Medical Assisting (CAC) NU-350
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers in a variety of duties. Under the supervision of a licensed medical professional, duties may include preparing patients and assisting in examinations, performing tests, managing medical records, performing administrative tasks, using electronic medical records to enter orders, and educating and advocating for patients. The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects including medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, professionalism, computer skills, medical records, insurance, medical office administration, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. Students are required to complete a supervised clinical externship at a medical facility. At the completion of the program, graduates should have the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment as medical assistants.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0899 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- HLC
Education Information
Other
40 Weeks ( 832.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,852.00 |
| Books | $1,600.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,952.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Joliet Junior College Workforce Development at 815-280-1526. Campus visits welcome. Catalog available online. Visit www.jjc.edu for additional information
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Other - Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assisting (CAC) NU-350
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers in a variety of duties. Under the supervision of a licensed medical professional, duties may include preparing patients and assisting in examinations, performing tests, managing medical records, performing administrative tasks, using electronic medical records to enter orders, and educating and advocating for patients. The core curriculum covers a variety of subjects including medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, professionalism, computer skills, medical records, insurance, medical office administration, patient preparation, and basic laboratory procedures and tests. Students are required to complete a supervised clinical externship at a medical facility. At the completion of the program, graduates should have the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment as medical assistants.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0899 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- HLC
Education Information
Other
40 Weeks ( 832.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,852.00 |
| Books | $1,600.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,952.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact Joliet Junior College Workforce Development at 815-280-1526. Campus visits welcome. Catalog available online. Visit www.jjc.edu for additional information
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Other - Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)