Medical Assistant (MA) Program
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Chicago, Illinois
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
10 months (about 2.5 months)
Program Cost
$2,465
total
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
Annual
Monthly
Median Debt
Total
Month
Source
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Source
The Medical Assistant Program at Northwestern Medicine equips students with key administrative and clinical skills, emphasizing effective communication, critical thinking, and patient care standards. The program features a part-time, 10-month structure with a blended learning approach, limited class size, certification eligibility for the RMA exam, and a mission focused on patient-centered care aligned with Northwestern Medicine's values. Program outcomes include high certification exam pass rates and job placement rates.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative and Clinical Duties
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Standards
Program Features:
- Part-time, 10-Month Program
- Blended Learning Approach
- Limited Class Size
- Certification Eligibility
- Patient-Centered Program Mission
Program Outcomes:
- Certification Exam Pass Rate
- Job Placement Rate
For further information, visit the Northwestern Medicine Medical Assistant Program Page.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative and Clinical Duties
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Standards
Program Features:
- Part-time, 10-Month Program
- Blended Learning Approach
- Limited Class Size
- Certification Eligibility
- Patient-Centered Program Mission
Program Outcomes:
- Certification Exam Pass Rate
- Job Placement Rate
For further information, visit the Northwestern Medicine Medical Assistant Program Page.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an integrated healthcare system consisting of multiple hospitals, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a nationally ranked academic medical center in Chicago, and networks of physicians and healthcare professionals.
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