Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
This program prepares the student to assist the physician in business, clinical, and office laboratory procedures in a variety of medical facilities. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to assist the physician in the exam room, obtain vital signs, peform and mount EKG, obtain patient record information, sterilize equipment and instruments, perform basic laboratory procedures, patient scheduling, manage personnel, handle financial records, billing and fees, correspondence, insurance claim forms completion and follow up, and do basic medical transcription from written or voice input. Career goals for this program include employment as a medical assistant, laboratory assistant, insurance clerk, unit secretary (same as HUC-Health Unit Coordinator or unit clerk), EKG technician, phlebotomist, office manager, scheduler (hospital or physicians office), patient accounts, claims processor or medical receptionist. The graduate may qualify for a supervisory medical position.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rockford Career College
Program Contact Info
1130 S Alpine Rd Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
Rockford, IL 61108
(419) 466-5335
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Accrediting Council For Independent Colleges And Schools
- Industry Standard: Scans
Education Information
Other
60 Weeks ( 1100.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $17,625.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,700.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, take an entrance test, have an interview with an admissions representative, and an interview with the financial aid staff.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
This program prepares the student to assist the physician in business, clinical, and office laboratory procedures in a variety of medical facilities. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to assist the physician in the exam room, obtain vital signs, peform and mount EKG, obtain patient record information, sterilize equipment and instruments, perform basic laboratory procedures, patient scheduling, manage personnel, handle financial records, billing and fees, correspondence, insurance claim forms completion and follow up, and do basic medical transcription from written or voice input. Career goals for this program include employment as a medical assistant, laboratory assistant, insurance clerk, unit secretary (same as HUC-Health Unit Coordinator or unit clerk), EKG technician, phlebotomist, office manager, scheduler (hospital or physicians office), patient accounts, claims processor or medical receptionist. The graduate may qualify for a supervisory medical position.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Rockford Career College
Program Contact Info
1130 S Alpine Rd Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
Rockford, IL 61108
(419) 466-5335
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Accrediting Council For Independent Colleges And Schools
- Industry Standard: Scans
Education Information
Other
60 Weeks ( 1100.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $17,625.00 |
| Books | $75.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,700.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, take an entrance test, have an interview with an admissions representative, and an interview with the financial aid staff.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes