Medical Assisting Certificate
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, Illinois
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December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
1 year
Program Cost
Not available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
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The Medical Assisting Certificate program at Carl Sandburg College focuses on equipping students with essential administrative and clinical skills required in the health care industry. The program emphasizes professionalism, effective communication, and competency in various medical assisting tasks.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Front office reception, billing, bookkeeping, appointment scheduling
- Clinical Skills: Medical history-taking, vital signs recording, basic laboratory tests, physician assistance
- Professionalism: Effective communication, workplace professionalism, adherence to standards
- Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective Domains: Competency in various medical assisting tasks
Program Features:
- Employment Growth: Projected 19% increase in job opportunities from 2019-2029
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Licensure: Eligibility for certification exams by American Medical Technologists or American Association of Medical Assistants
- Practical Experience: Practicum in physician offices and clinics in the Galesburg area
- Faculty: Experienced instructors specializing in medical assisting
- Facilities: Access to skills lab and health assessment lab for hands-on practice
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Front office reception, billing, bookkeeping, appointment scheduling
- Clinical Skills: Medical history-taking, vital signs recording, basic laboratory tests, physician assistance
- Professionalism: Effective communication, workplace professionalism, adherence to standards
- Cognitive, Psychomotor, and Affective Domains: Competency in various medical assisting tasks
Program Features:
- Employment Growth: Projected 19% increase in job opportunities from 2019-2029
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Licensure: Eligibility for certification exams by American Medical Technologists or American Association of Medical Assistants
- Practical Experience: Practicum in physician offices and clinics in the Galesburg area
- Faculty: Experienced instructors specializing in medical assisting
- Facilities: Access to skills lab and health assessment lab for hands-on practice
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Carl Sandburg College, located in Galesburg, Illinois, is a community college offering a range of associate degree and certificate programs. Named after the poet and historian Carl Sandburg, who was born in nearby Knox County, the college provides educational opportunities in various fields, including health sciences, business, and the arts. It is committed to serving the educational needs of its students and the surrounding community.
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