Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support physicians by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 792.00 Hours / 38.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,197.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $1,167.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $788.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,752.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Consultation with coordinator required before entry. Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - ENG 95 level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support physicians by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 792.00 Hours / 38.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,197.00 |
| Books | $600.00 |
| Fees | $1,167.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $788.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,752.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Consultation with coordinator required before entry. Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - ENG 95 level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes