Medical Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
Medical Assisting curriculum prepares the graduate to be a multi-skilled practitioner qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
RMA via AMT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- ABHES
- Industry Standard: ABHES
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other
40 Weeks ( 814.00 Hours / 34.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,488.00 |
| Books | $328.00 |
| Fees | $1,020.00 |
| Tests | $120.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $920.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,876.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Perkins
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE) Must complete the College Placement Test, if required Complete the general application on the L&C website and contact the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator to enroll. Required for admission: drug screen, federal background check, completion of CPR course for health care providers, satisfactory health exam with appropriate immunizations (any expenses associated with these immunizations or any internship site immunizations are the responsibility of the student).
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - College Placement Test
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 Assisting - Certificate of Proficiency
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
Medical Assisting curriculum prepares the graduate to be a multi-skilled practitioner qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
RMA via AMT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- ABHES
- Industry Standard: ABHES
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other
40 Weeks ( 814.00 Hours / 34.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,488.00 |
| Books | $328.00 |
| Fees | $1,020.00 |
| Tests | $120.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $920.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,876.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Perkins
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE) Must complete the College Placement Test, if required Complete the general application on the L&C website and contact the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator to enroll. Required for admission: drug screen, federal background check, completion of CPR course for health care providers, satisfactory health exam with appropriate immunizations (any expenses associated with these immunizations or any internship site immunizations are the responsibility of the student).
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - College Placement Test
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