Medical Administrative Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program prepares students to earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) credentials. Topics studied include ezEMRx EHR software, Microsoft Office, healthcare documentation, and office procedures. Enrollment includes eBooks and exam vouchers for the two national certifications.
Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study.
The program also provides one on one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library. This training provides education to successfully pass the exam for Medical Administrative Assistant with Electronic Health Records and preparation for national certification exams for the student to successfully work in the medical field.
This is a new program we offering in partnership with Career Step. www.careerstep.com. No data is available since this is a new offering at Northeastern Illinois University.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CMAA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 260.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,399.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,499.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - 10th grade level
- Prerequisites - Access to reliable internet and computer/laptop
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Administrative Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program prepares students to earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) credentials. Topics studied include ezEMRx EHR software, Microsoft Office, healthcare documentation, and office procedures. Enrollment includes eBooks and exam vouchers for the two national certifications.
Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study.
The program also provides one on one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library. This training provides education to successfully pass the exam for Medical Administrative Assistant with Electronic Health Records and preparation for national certification exams for the student to successfully work in the medical field.
This is a new program we offering in partnership with Career Step. www.careerstep.com. No data is available since this is a new offering at Northeastern Illinois University.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CMAA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 260.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,399.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,499.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - 10th grade level
- Prerequisites - Access to reliable internet and computer/laptop
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction