Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
After completion the course of Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant, the student will be proficient in both specialties and will provide value to any modern medical and dental office. Having completed the combined course, the students will be able to obtain jobs in the industry having a large foundation to build upon.
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 procedure, Electrocardiography, Hematology, and assistance with routine examinations. Medical and Dental assistants work in medical and dental offices and for individual dentists or a group of practices. During study, the students will also learn basics of human dentistry, focusing on distribution and full vocabulary that involves the name and the place of every single tooth. Through more than 50 hours of practice, the students develop excellent technical and conceptual skills, enabling them to prepare patients for treatment, pass instruments and materials to the dentist, prepare fillings, take and develop X-rays in an expedient and efficient manner with least discomfort for the patient.
Established in 2000
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
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 230.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,000.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,000.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Enrollment agreement attached. 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 and Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
After completion the course of Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant, the student will be proficient in both specialties and will provide value to any modern medical and dental office. Having completed the combined course, the students will be able to obtain jobs in the industry having a large foundation to build upon.
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 procedure, Electrocardiography, Hematology, and assistance with routine examinations. Medical and Dental assistants work in medical and dental offices and for individual dentists or a group of practices. During study, the students will also learn basics of human dentistry, focusing on distribution and full vocabulary that involves the name and the place of every single tooth. Through more than 50 hours of practice, the students develop excellent technical and conceptual skills, enabling them to prepare patients for treatment, pass instruments and materials to the dentist, prepare fillings, take and develop X-rays in an expedient and efficient manner with least discomfort for the patient.
Established in 2000
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
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 230.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,000.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,000.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Enrollment agreement attached. 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