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
About State Career College
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.