Medical Assisting Cert 21MA
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 1
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/17/2023
Program Description
The goal of the Medical Assisting Program is to prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. The program trains students to work as Medical Assistants in a variety of settings. Medical Assistants provide routine administrative and clinical support to healthcare professionals in various outpatient medical settings. The tasks vary by office and specialty area.
Administrative duties include tasks such as scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining patient medical records, handling telephone calls and written correspondence, submitting insurance claims, and maintaining practice finances. Clinical duties may include asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, performing electrocardiograms (ECGs), assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, performing suture removal, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected lab and diagnostic tests, administering medications (injections), and drawing blood (venipuncture). Students interested in Medical Assisting should have a sincere desire to work with patients directly in an outpatient setting, and a sincere interest in wanting to help people maintain and improve their health.
Please note: The certificates and A.A.S. degree in this program are stackable. The Certificate in Healthcare Office Assistant (21 ME) can be completed prior to program enrollment. Students seeking certification as a CMA should complete plan 21MA Certificate in Medical Assisting to be eligible to sit for the CMA (AAMA) examination through the American Association of Medical Assistants. The certificate takes approximately one year to complete attending full-time. To complete the A.A.S degree students would continue following completion of the Certificate in Medical Assisting (21MA) and complete the remaining credits for the A.A.S. in Medical Assisting (21MD) which takes approximately one additional year to complete attending full-time.
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 2 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
College of Lake County
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAMA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 1282.50 Hours / 45.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,163.00 |
| Books | $990.00 |
| Fees | $1,294.00 |
| Tests | $30.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $758.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,235.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Admissions Application prior to enrolling at the College of Lake County. Contact the counseling office at 847.543.2060 to make an appointment to complete needed paperwork. All prospective students must show proof of High School/GED completion.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Test Scores
- Reading - Test Scores
- Other - Meet screening requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assisting Cert 21MA
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 1
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/17/2023
Program Description
The goal of the Medical Assisting Program is to prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. The program trains students to work as Medical Assistants in a variety of settings. Medical Assistants provide routine administrative and clinical support to healthcare professionals in various outpatient medical settings. The tasks vary by office and specialty area.
Administrative duties include tasks such as scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining patient medical records, handling telephone calls and written correspondence, submitting insurance claims, and maintaining practice finances. Clinical duties may include asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, performing electrocardiograms (ECGs), assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, performing suture removal, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected lab and diagnostic tests, administering medications (injections), and drawing blood (venipuncture). Students interested in Medical Assisting should have a sincere desire to work with patients directly in an outpatient setting, and a sincere interest in wanting to help people maintain and improve their health.
Please note: The certificates and A.A.S. degree in this program are stackable. The Certificate in Healthcare Office Assistant (21 ME) can be completed prior to program enrollment. Students seeking certification as a CMA should complete plan 21MA Certificate in Medical Assisting to be eligible to sit for the CMA (AAMA) examination through the American Association of Medical Assistants. The certificate takes approximately one year to complete attending full-time. To complete the A.A.S degree students would continue following completion of the Certificate in Medical Assisting (21MA) and complete the remaining credits for the A.A.S. in Medical Assisting (21MD) which takes approximately one additional year to complete attending full-time.
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 2 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
College of Lake County
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAMA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 1282.50 Hours / 45.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,163.00 |
| Books | $990.00 |
| Fees | $1,294.00 |
| Tests | $30.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $758.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,235.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Admissions Application prior to enrolling at the College of Lake County. Contact the counseling office at 847.543.2060 to make an appointment to complete needed paperwork. All prospective students must show proof of High School/GED completion.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Test Scores
- Reading - Test Scores
- Other - Meet screening requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction