Medical Assistant Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
This course is designed to instruct the student in providing basic patient care, assisting patients in admission, discharge and helping for their examination and other office procedures. After the completion of the course, students will be able to draw blood in a professional manner with a fundamental knowledge of phlebotomy terminology, laboratory techniques, and utilization of universal precautions. During the course of the study students will learn the proper way of informing the patient on upcoming procedures, Electrocardiography, Hematology, assisting doctor and communicating with other health care professionals using appropriate terminology.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 5 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 150.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIOA, VA programs
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
This course is designed to instruct the student in providing basic patient care, assisting patients in admission, discharge and helping for their examination and other office procedures. After the completion of the course, students will be able to draw blood in a professional manner with a fundamental knowledge of phlebotomy terminology, laboratory techniques, and utilization of universal precautions. During the course of the study students will learn the proper way of informing the patient on upcoming procedures, Electrocardiography, Hematology, assisting doctor and communicating with other health care professionals using appropriate terminology.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 5 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 150.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIOA, VA programs
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction