Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares graduates to being careers as members of a multidisciplinary health care team within an ambulatory care setting. Students develop skills in accordance with the American Association of Medical Assistants entry-level competencies to perform administrative and clinical procedures. Additionally, the program will instill a code of professional ethics coupled with a foundation in skills that are needed to assist physicians in caring for patients. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification exam upon course and externship completion.
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAMA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 1184.00 Hours / 53.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,420.00 |
| Books | $3,343.00 |
| Fees | $1,644.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,607.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
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
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares graduates to being careers as members of a multidisciplinary health care team within an ambulatory care setting. Students develop skills in accordance with the American Association of Medical Assistants entry-level competencies to perform administrative and clinical procedures. Additionally, the program will instill a code of professional ethics coupled with a foundation in skills that are needed to assist physicians in caring for patients. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification exam upon course and externship completion.
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAMA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 1184.00 Hours / 53.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,420.00 |
| Books | $3,343.00 |
| Fees | $1,644.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,607.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
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
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit