Illinois Central College Medical Assistant Peoria, Illinois

The Medical Assistant Program at Illinois Central College equips students with essential skills to excel in health care settings, including taking patients' vitals, administering treatments, working in labs, and assisting providers in clinical and patient procedures.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Taking patients' vitals
• Administering treatments
• Working in a lab
• Assisting providers in clinical and patient procedures

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Program Features:

• Training in real medical environments with local health care employers
• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Completion of an eight-week, 180-hour training at OSF and Carle Health
• Opportunity to pursue Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the CMA Exam
• Small class sizes for personalized attention
• High satisfaction among employers and graduates
• Pathway for graduates to further their education in nursing programs

The program length for the Medical Assistant program at Illinois Central College is 12 months if completed full-time. If completed part-time, the program length will vary depending on the student's academic plan.