Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant Program at Waubonsee Community College equips students with key administrative and clinical skills essential for roles in health care settings. The program offers hands-on experiences through externships at reputable medical clinics, utilizes state-of-the-art facilities at the Aurora Fox Valley Campus, and holds national accreditation. Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in medical offices, clinics, labs, and health care agencies. The program requires a special admissions application, with the next cohort's applications due by June 1, 2024.

Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling appointments, Patient registration, Health insurance verification
- Clinical Skills: Recording vital signs, Giving injections, Collecting blood specimens, Performing EKG's, Sterilizing equipment, Performing laboratory tests, Authorizing medication refills, Preparing patients for examinations

Program Features:
- Hands-On Experiences: On-site externships with Advocate Dreyer Medical Clinic, Rush Medical Group, and Northwestern Medicine
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Taught at the Aurora Fox Valley Campus
- Industry Recognition: Ranked 5th in the state by medicalassistantadvice.com, Recognized as a top pick by MedAssistantEDU.org

Accreditation:
- National Accreditation: Medical Assistant Certificate Program accredited by Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)

Career Opportunities:
- Promising Earning Potential & Growth: Opportunities in medical offices, clinics, labs, and health care agencies

Additional Information:
- Program Admission: Special admissions application required, Applications for the next cohort due by June 1, 2024

For more details, contact the Health Professions and Public Service office at (630) 870-3900 or HPPS@waubonsee.edu.