Medical Assistant
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, Illinois
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
50 credits (about 16.7 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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Sources
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.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assistant Program at Moraine Valley Community College equips students with a range of essential skills, including cognitive, psychomotor, affective, clinical, and administrative skills. The program emphasizes knowledge areas outlined by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board and hands-on training in phlebotomy and patient examinations, along with fostering appropriate interactions with patients and colleagues.
Key Skills Taught:
- Cognitive Skills: Competence in knowledge areas specified by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board
- Psychomotor Skills: Hands-on training in tasks like phlebotomy
- Affective Skills: Developing interpersonal interactions with patients, physicians, and peers
- Clinical and Administrative Skills: Preparation for work in clinical and administrative settings
Program Features:
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- 85% job placement rate over five years (2018-2022)
- 160-hour unpaid externship at affiliated clinical sites
- Promising job outlook with 16% growth projected from 2021 to 2031
- Emphasis on health and safety practices
- Certification exam preparation post-graduation to align with industry standards
Key Skills Taught:
- Cognitive Skills: Competence in knowledge areas specified by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board
- Psychomotor Skills: Hands-on training in tasks like phlebotomy
- Affective Skills: Developing interpersonal interactions with patients, physicians, and peers
- Clinical and Administrative Skills: Preparation for work in clinical and administrative settings
Program Features:
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- 85% job placement rate over five years (2018-2022)
- 160-hour unpaid externship at affiliated clinical sites
- Promising job outlook with 16% growth projected from 2021 to 2031
- Emphasis on health and safety practices
- Certification exam preparation post-graduation to align with industry standards
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Moraine Valley Community College, located in Palos Hills, Illinois, is a public community college that offers a variety of academic programs and degrees. The college serves a diverse student population, providing educational opportunities in fields such as business, technology, health sciences and liberal arts. Established in 1967, Moraine Valley is known for its commitment to student success and community engagement.
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