Medical Assistant
State Career College
Gurnee, Illinois
Diploma
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
45 weeks (about 11.25 months)
Program Cost
$16,300
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 State Career College provides students with a comprehensive education covering a variety of essential skills in health care.
Skills Taught:
- Professional Behavior and Communication: Workplace professionalism, interpersonal skills, and effective communication in a medical setting
- Clinical Skills: Vital signs monitoring, examination assistance, aseptic techniques, medication administration, phlebotomy, and EKG procedures
- Medical Knowledge: Medical terminology, basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical law and ethics
- Administrative Tasks: Medical insurance forms, diagnostic coding, scheduling, and daily office operations
- Certification: Pursuit of Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Combination of online coursework and on-campus classes
- Externship: Real-world externship for practical experience in a professional health care environment
- Duration: Approximately 11 months for a comprehensive education in a condensed timeframe
- Specialized Modules: Covering administrative procedures, clinical medical assisting, medical specialties, emergency medicine, and laboratory procedures
Skills Taught:
- Professional Behavior and Communication: Workplace professionalism, interpersonal skills, and effective communication in a medical setting
- Clinical Skills: Vital signs monitoring, examination assistance, aseptic techniques, medication administration, phlebotomy, and EKG procedures
- Medical Knowledge: Medical terminology, basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical law and ethics
- Administrative Tasks: Medical insurance forms, diagnostic coding, scheduling, and daily office operations
- Certification: Pursuit of Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Combination of online coursework and on-campus classes
- Externship: Real-world externship for practical experience in a professional health care environment
- Duration: Approximately 11 months for a comprehensive education in a condensed timeframe
- Specialized Modules: Covering administrative procedures, clinical medical assisting, medical specialties, emergency medicine, and laboratory procedures
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
State Career College, located in Gurnee, Ill., is an educational institution offering career-focused programs designed to equip students with skills for the healthcare and technical sectors. The college provides a range of certificate and diploma programs, emphasizing hands-on training and practical experience to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in their chosen fields.
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