Clinical Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Program Description
This course prepares students to assist physicians by performing function related to the clinical reponsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medical medication, taking and documenting vital signs, and cardiology including proper lead placements.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3684
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcare Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 140.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,350.00 |
| Books | $175.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,725.00 |
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 $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Clinical Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Program Description
This course prepares students to assist physicians by performing function related to the clinical reponsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medical medication, taking and documenting vital signs, and cardiology including proper lead placements.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3684
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcare Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 140.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,350.00 |
| Books | $175.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,725.00 |
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 $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Open Entry/Exit