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.
The Medical Assistant program at Northwestern Medicine has a total cost of $2,465. This includes a tuition fee of $2,300, a resource fee of $100, and additional costs of $65. The additional costs cover the application fee, liability insurance, and program-specific supplies. Please note that this cost does not include any potential out-of-state fees as they were not provided.
The MA Program at Northwestern Medicine is a part-time, 10-month program (40 instructional weeks) that provides 9 months of didactic instruction followed by a 1 month, 160-hour externship.
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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Delivery Method
10 months (about 2.5 months)
In Person