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Medical Assisting, Advanced Certificate
Medical Assisting, Advanced Certificate
at Malcolm X College
Chicago Catalog
The Advanced Certificate program in Medical Assisting prepares students to become multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures in a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, or other medical setting.
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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Admissions
To apply for the Medical Assisting program, students must:
- Be eligible for ENGLISH 101 Composition
- Be eligible for MATH 118 General Education Math (or higher)
- Submit official college transcripts from all accredited colleges attended outside of City Colleges to the Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services
- Interview with the Program Director
For more information on admissions requirements and the application process, visit the program website.