Certified Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/1/2024
Program Description
This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare the student to provide both administrative and clinical services in a medical office. Medical assistants have a moderate level of patient contact. The profession-specific duties of a medical assistant will vary depending on the legal requirements of the state and on-the-job training, skill level, and capabilities of the medical assistant. Administrative duties may include: managing the flow of patients in and out of the office, updating and filing medical records, filling out insurance information, arranging for hospital admission or laboratory services, and billing. Under the direct supervision of a licensed professional such as a physician, medical assistants also provide direct, hand-on patient care procedures. These procedures may include: monitoring vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examinations, sterilizing instruments and/or performing routine laboratory procedures and electrocardiograms. See the Medical Assistant admission information in the college catalog.
Established in 2020
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. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| 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? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| 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. | |
| 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
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Center for Competency Testing
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
License, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 670.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,480.00 |
| Books | $850.00 |
| Fees | $1,384.00 |
| Tests | $119.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,833.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Shawnee Community College Application for admission and high school transcripts must be submitted.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - criminal background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Certified Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/1/2024
Program Description
This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare the student to provide both administrative and clinical services in a medical office. Medical assistants have a moderate level of patient contact. The profession-specific duties of a medical assistant will vary depending on the legal requirements of the state and on-the-job training, skill level, and capabilities of the medical assistant. Administrative duties may include: managing the flow of patients in and out of the office, updating and filing medical records, filling out insurance information, arranging for hospital admission or laboratory services, and billing. Under the direct supervision of a licensed professional such as a physician, medical assistants also provide direct, hand-on patient care procedures. These procedures may include: monitoring vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for examinations, sterilizing instruments and/or performing routine laboratory procedures and electrocardiograms. See the Medical Assistant admission information in the college catalog.
Established in 2020
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. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| 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? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| 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. | |
| 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
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Center for Competency Testing
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
License, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 670.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,480.00 |
| Books | $850.00 |
| Fees | $1,384.00 |
| Tests | $119.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,833.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Shawnee Community College Application for admission and high school transcripts must be submitted.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - criminal background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)