Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 15
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/26/2022
Program Description
The medical assistant usually works in a physician´s office, but the training is so varied that job opportunities are available in a variety of hospital departments, in pharmacies, insurance companies, long-term care or other allied or specialized health care facilities. The program develops such necessary skills as arranging patient appointments, meeting the public in person and by telephone, handling money, basic bookkeeping, ordering equipment and supplies, completing medical forms and transcribing medical reports. An introduction is given to aseptic techniques, assisting the doctor with exams and treatments, and basic laboratory tests.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0716 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Central College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Central College
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
56 Weeks ( 760.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,960.00 |
| Books | $1,400.00 |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $326.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,761.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Call the Health Careers Department for information, (309)999-4600.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement
- Other - See catalog or call (309)999-4600
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 15
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/26/2022
Program Description
The medical assistant usually works in a physician´s office, but the training is so varied that job opportunities are available in a variety of hospital departments, in pharmacies, insurance companies, long-term care or other allied or specialized health care facilities. The program develops such necessary skills as arranging patient appointments, meeting the public in person and by telephone, handling money, basic bookkeeping, ordering equipment and supplies, completing medical forms and transcribing medical reports. An introduction is given to aseptic techniques, assisting the doctor with exams and treatments, and basic laboratory tests.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0716 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
Provider Information
Illinois Central College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Central College
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
56 Weeks ( 760.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,960.00 |
| Books | $1,400.00 |
| Fees | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $326.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,761.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Call the Health Careers Department for information, (309)999-4600.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement
- Other - See catalog or call (309)999-4600
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes