Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Medical Assistant Certificate prepares students for careers in a medical office or ambulatory care setting. The medical assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical skills to assist physicians or other health professionals. Students will learn skills in accordance with the standards and guidelines recommended by the Medical Assistant Education Review Board. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take a national certification exam.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Oakton College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Technologist
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 816.00 Hours / 28.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,815.00 |
| Books | $232.00 |
| Fees | $210.00 |
| Tests | $120.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $159.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,536.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Prospective Medical Assistant Certificate students can apply online at oakton.edu/apply. Current Oakton students should apply through their myOakton account. Applicants must submit a copy of their state ID/drivers license at the time of application. Remaining supporting documentation can be submitted at a later time, but must be received in order to be considered for the program.
Applicants should submit an official high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate and college (if applicable) transcript. Applicants need an English placement of 090/097/098 or higher and a math placement of 060 or higher. Completion of the Limited Enrollment Reading Assessment Test is also required. Minimum scores on all tests/placements are required. Qualified applicants will also meet with MLT Program Chair. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement in EGL 090 or EGL 097 or higher
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Medical Assistant Certificate prepares students for careers in a medical office or ambulatory care setting. The medical assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical skills to assist physicians or other health professionals. Students will learn skills in accordance with the standards and guidelines recommended by the Medical Assistant Education Review Board. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take a national certification exam.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Provider Information
Oakton College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Medical Technologist
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 816.00 Hours / 28.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,815.00 |
| Books | $232.00 |
| Fees | $210.00 |
| Tests | $120.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $159.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,536.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Prospective Medical Assistant Certificate students can apply online at oakton.edu/apply. Current Oakton students should apply through their myOakton account. Applicants must submit a copy of their state ID/drivers license at the time of application. Remaining supporting documentation can be submitted at a later time, but must be received in order to be considered for the program.
Applicants should submit an official high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate and college (if applicable) transcript. Applicants need an English placement of 090/097/098 or higher and a math placement of 060 or higher. Completion of the Limited Enrollment Reading Assessment Test is also required. Minimum scores on all tests/placements are required. Qualified applicants will also meet with MLT Program Chair. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement in EGL 090 or EGL 097 or higher
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)