Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/22/2025

Program Description

Students that pursue this certificate program will be prepared to begin entry-level careers as a member of a healthcare team. Students receive the specialized training through the completion of courses in the creation and maintenance of medical records, medical terminology, medical machine transcription, medical coding for out-patient health care, office procedures and computer applications software skills. A grade of C or higher in BUS 104 is required for graduation.

Established in 2014

CIP: 51-0716 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
    • (292072 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Triton College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

52 Weeks ( 1300.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,075.00
Books$1,700.00
Fees$900.00
Total Cost$5,675.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Each student must meet WIOA eligibility requirements and Triton College admissions requirements. A high school/GED transcript must be provided to the school, students with less than a Bachelor's degree must take the Triton College placement test and all students must fill out a Triton College application. Cost of books, fees and required materials are subject to change. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - Must speak, read and write in English
  • Writing - Must take Triton College placement test
  • Prerequisites - Must be at college level in writing to take BUS 122 or may need to take RHT 095 and/or RHT 096

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/22/2025

Program Description

Students that pursue this certificate program will be prepared to begin entry-level careers as a member of a healthcare team. Students receive the specialized training through the completion of courses in the creation and maintenance of medical records, medical terminology, medical machine transcription, medical coding for out-patient health care, office procedures and computer applications software skills. A grade of C or higher in BUS 104 is required for graduation.

Established in 2014

CIP: 51-0716 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
    • (292072 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Triton College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

52 Weeks ( 1300.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,075.00
Books$1,700.00
Fees$900.00
Total Cost$5,675.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Each student must meet WIOA eligibility requirements and Triton College admissions requirements. A high school/GED transcript must be provided to the school, students with less than a Bachelor's degree must take the Triton College placement test and all students must fill out a Triton College application. Cost of books, fees and required materials are subject to change. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - Must speak, read and write in English
  • Writing - Must take Triton College placement test
  • Prerequisites - Must be at college level in writing to take BUS 122 or may need to take RHT 095 and/or RHT 096

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes