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Medical Assisting, Advanced Certificate

Medical Assisting, Advanced Certificate at Malcolm X College

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.

Leads to

$42k careers

Costs

$4.5k

Takes

12 Months
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Example Career

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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Hourly Wage

$31,940

$41,970

$50,300

$15.36

$20.18

$24.18

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.

Who do I Contact?

1900 W. Jackson
Chicago , IL 60612

Quick Facts

Location:  Chicago , IL

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up