The Medical Assistant Program at Heartland Community College equips students with essential skills in professionalism, scheduling, insurance and billing, clinical assistance, patient preparation, and medication support, preparing them for diverse roles in health care settings.
Key Skills Taught:
- Professionalism: Conduct in healthcare
- Scheduling: Managing appointments
- Insurance and Billing: Handling claims
- Clinical Assistance: Supporting physicians
- Patient Preparation: Preparing patients
- Medication Support: Assisting with therapies
Program Features:
- Certification Exam Eligibility: CMA (AAMA) exam
- Accreditation: Accredited by CAAHEP
- High Exam Passage Rate: 100% in 2020
- Career Opportunities: In-demand in healthcare
- Patient Interaction: Regular patient engagement
- Quick Entry to Workforce: Employment-ready in one year
Reasons to Choose Heartland Community College:
- Affordability: Cost-effective education
- Student Focus: Student-centered environment
- Dedicated Instructors: Committed teaching staff
- Small Class Sizes: Intimate learning settings
- Supportive Community: Encouraging learning atmosphere
For more details, contact Martha Stearns at 309-268-8740 or Martha.Stearns@heartland.edu. For admissions, reach out to Amanda Garard at 309-268-8058 or Amanda.Garard@heartland.edu.
Key Skills Taught:
- Professionalism: Conduct in healthcare
- Scheduling: Managing appointments
- Insurance and Billing: Handling claims
- Clinical Assistance: Supporting physicians
- Patient Preparation: Preparing patients
- Medication Support: Assisting with therapies
Program Features:
- Certification Exam Eligibility: CMA (AAMA) exam
- Accreditation: Accredited by CAAHEP
- High Exam Passage Rate: 100% in 2020
- Career Opportunities: In-demand in healthcare
- Patient Interaction: Regular patient engagement
- Quick Entry to Workforce: Employment-ready in one year
Reasons to Choose Heartland Community College:
- Affordability: Cost-effective education
- Student Focus: Student-centered environment
- Dedicated Instructors: Committed teaching staff
- Small Class Sizes: Intimate learning settings
- Supportive Community: Encouraging learning atmosphere
For more details, contact Martha Stearns at 309-268-8740 or Martha.Stearns@heartland.edu. For admissions, reach out to Amanda Garard at 309-268-8058 or Amanda.Garard@heartland.edu.
The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate program at Heartland Community College is 31 credit hours.
Heartland Community College, located in Normal, Illinois, is a public institution offering a range of associate degree and certificate programs. The college provides educational opportunities focusing on academic transfer, career and technical education, and workforce development. Established in 1990, Heartland serves a diverse student population from its main campus and additional locations in Lincoln and Pontiac.
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