Certified Medical Assistant
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
3 semesters or 32 credits
Program Cost
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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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The Certified Medical Assistant Program at Triton College equips students with key clinical and administrative skills essential for a career in health care. The program offers a multi-skilled approach to allied health care, providing opportunities for quick entry into the field, career diversity, and personal fulfillment.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical tasks include recording patient histories, vital sign measurement, aiding in examinations and treatments, laboratory specimen collection and testing, patient education, medication administration, and diagnostic testing.
- Administrative tasks cover reception management, appointment scheduling, medical records maintenance, and financial and insurance-related duties.
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Median full-time compensation around $20 per hour or $40,000 annually
- Strong employment growth projected for medical assistants
- Program outcomes for 2021:
- Retention: 93%
- Job Placement: 69%
- Exam Passage: 86%
For further details or to attend an information session, contact (708) 456-0300 Ext. 3474 or visit Triton College's website.
Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical tasks include recording patient histories, vital sign measurement, aiding in examinations and treatments, laboratory specimen collection and testing, patient education, medication administration, and diagnostic testing.
- Administrative tasks cover reception management, appointment scheduling, medical records maintenance, and financial and insurance-related duties.
Program Features:
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Median full-time compensation around $20 per hour or $40,000 annually
- Strong employment growth projected for medical assistants
- Program outcomes for 2021:
- Retention: 93%
- Job Placement: 69%
- Exam Passage: 86%
For further details or to attend an information session, contact (708) 456-0300 Ext. 3474 or visit Triton College's website.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Triton College, located in River Grove, Illinois, is a public community college offering a variety of degree and certificate programs. It serves a diverse student body with a focus on accessible education and workforce development. The college provides resources and support to help students achieve their academic and career goals.
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