Medical Administrative Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This program prepares students to enter the health care field as a Medical Administrative Assistant. As a Medical Administrative Assistant you will assist patients and organizational needs by performing a variety of office support or business functions. Students are introduced to appointment scheduling, insurance billing, answering telephones and preparing correspondence.
Established in 2010
CIP: 51-0710 Medical Office Assistant/Specialist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Prairie State College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 92.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,889.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $25.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $75.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,789.00 |
Financial Aid
- Career Training Scholarships for Women
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must be at least 16 years of age, must pass state of IL requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Administrative Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This program prepares students to enter the health care field as a Medical Administrative Assistant. As a Medical Administrative Assistant you will assist patients and organizational needs by performing a variety of office support or business functions. Students are introduced to appointment scheduling, insurance billing, answering telephones and preparing correspondence.
Established in 2010
CIP: 51-0710 Medical Office Assistant/Specialist.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Prairie State College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 92.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,889.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $25.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $75.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,789.00 |
Financial Aid
- Career Training Scholarships for Women
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must be at least 16 years of age, must pass state of IL requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)