Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals for employment in the administrative and clinical areas of medical offices, clinics, and other health care agencies. The Waubonsee Community College Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
40 Weeks ( 840.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,416.00 |
| Books | $1,837.00 |
| Fees | $256.00 |
| Tests | $125.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $460.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,094.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - college level
- Prerequisites - Complete BIO260 and HIT110 with C or better
- Other - PAX verbal, math and science of 50 percent as well as composite of 60 percent.
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
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals for employment in the administrative and clinical areas of medical offices, clinics, and other health care agencies. The Waubonsee Community College Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
40 Weeks ( 840.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,416.00 |
| Books | $1,837.00 |
| Fees | $256.00 |
| Tests | $125.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $460.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,094.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - college level
- Prerequisites - Complete BIO260 and HIT110 with C or better
- Other - PAX verbal, math and science of 50 percent as well as composite of 60 percent.
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
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes