Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 25
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2024
Program Description
This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to take the national certification examination and earn the credential Certified Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants work under the supervision of physicians in their offices, clinics, and other outpatient facilities. Medical assistants perform both administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and billing, and clinical tasks such as taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rend Lake College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Assoc of Medical Assistants
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 784.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,960.00 |
| Fees | $1,690.00 |
| Tests | $300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,450.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Pre-entrance exam minimums are met. Advisement meeting.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English
- Writing - 11
- Other - Background check/vaccinations
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
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 25
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/19/2024
Program Description
This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to take the national certification examination and earn the credential Certified Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants work under the supervision of physicians in their offices, clinics, and other outpatient facilities. Medical assistants perform both administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and billing, and clinical tasks such as taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Rend Lake College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Assoc of Medical Assistants
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 784.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,960.00 |
| Fees | $1,690.00 |
| Tests | $300.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,450.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Pre-entrance exam minimums are met. Advisement meeting.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English
- Writing - 11
- Other - Background check/vaccinations
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
- Day Classes