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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Medical Assistant (MA) Program

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Chicago, Illinois
Certificate
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$2,465
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Updated
December 2, 2024
Program Details
Program Length
10 months (about 2.5 months)
Self-paced, flexible schedule
Program Cost
$2,465
total
Financial aid may be 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
Median Earnings
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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 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.
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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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