Medical Assistant
Lake Land College
Mattoon, Illinois
Certificate
Hybrid
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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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Financial Outcomes
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Median Debt
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The Medical Assistant Program at Lake Land College equips students with key administrative and clinical skills essential for medical settings and prepares them for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. The program is accredited by CAAHEP, emphasizing career readiness and boasting a high job placement rate. It offers flexibility through traditional and hybrid online formats.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling, billing, and office procedures
- Clinical Skills: Patient care, phlebotomy, injections, and assisting with minor medical procedures
- Certification Preparation: Readies students for the CCMA exam
Program Features Offered:
- Accreditation by CAAHEP
- Career Preparation focusing on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains
- High Job Placement Rate, with 87.5% in 2021
- Flexibility in classroom and online formats
Outcome for Graduates:
- Successful Career Entry with high employability in local doctors' offices
- High Pass Rate of 100% on the certification exam
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling, billing, and office procedures
- Clinical Skills: Patient care, phlebotomy, injections, and assisting with minor medical procedures
- Certification Preparation: Readies students for the CCMA exam
Program Features Offered:
- Accreditation by CAAHEP
- Career Preparation focusing on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains
- High Job Placement Rate, with 87.5% in 2021
- Flexibility in classroom and online formats
Outcome for Graduates:
- Successful Career Entry with high employability in local doctors' offices
- High Pass Rate of 100% on the certification exam
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, is a community college offering a range of associate degree and certificate programs. The institution focuses on providing accessible education and fostering student success through various academic and support services.
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