Medical Assisting Certification Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2023
Program Description
The medical assisting program prepares students to act as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Medical assistants are skilled professionals who demonstrate their knowledge in both clinical and administrative areas..
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Parkland College
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- American Registry of Medical Assistants and National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 736.00 Hours / 28.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,462.00 |
| Books | $631.00 |
| Fees | $654.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $562.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,309.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Placement into CCS099 and MAT094
- Reading - Placement into CCS099 and MAT094
- Language - TOEFL R=18, L=18, S=22, W=20
- Writing - ENG 101
- Other - Placement into CCS099 and MAT094
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assisting Certification Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 17
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2023
Program Description
The medical assisting program prepares students to act as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Medical assistants are skilled professionals who demonstrate their knowledge in both clinical and administrative areas..
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Parkland College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Parkland College
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- American Registry of Medical Assistants and National Healthcareer Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 736.00 Hours / 28.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,462.00 |
| Books | $631.00 |
| Fees | $654.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $562.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,309.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Placement into CCS099 and MAT094
- Reading - Placement into CCS099 and MAT094
- Language - TOEFL R=18, L=18, S=22, W=20
- Writing - ENG 101
- Other - Placement into CCS099 and MAT094
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction