Clinical Medical Assisting

Clinical Medical Assisting Program

MCC students role-playing a typical doctor’s office visit as a patient and a Medical Assistant. 

Midwestern Career College’s Clinical Medical Assisting program prepares students in attaining theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of medical assisting. The program focuses on clinical and administrative duties performed by medical assistants, which include phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care. Upon successful completion of the program students will be familiar with medical terminology, medical procedures, as well as be equipped to perform administrative capabilities within a medical facility.

Did You Know?

MCC’s Clinical Medical Assisting program has been chosen as one of the Preferred Partner Pathways Programs of the University of Chicago Medical Center (UChicago Medicine). 

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Certifications

Medical Assisting Certifications 

• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT) upon completion of additional requirements
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)upon completion of additional requirements
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA) upon completion of additional requirements

Phlebotomy Certifications 

• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) from American Medical Technologists (AMT) upon completion of additional requirements

EKG Certification 

• Certified EKG Technician (NCET) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Program Length

• 60 weeks (3 terms)
• 930 clock hours
• 42 semester credit hours

The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) approval of the Columbus Branch Campus and of the Clinical Medical Assisting program at the Columbus Branch Campus is pending. Title IV financial aid assistance approval for the Clinical Medical Assisting program at the Columbus Branch Campus is pending.

Externship

MCC’s Clinical Medical Assisting program includes an 165-hour clinical externship at an MCC-affiliated site. This externship provides a unique opportunity for a real-life field and patient-care experience, proving invaluable experience for students in their transition from an academic setting into the work environment.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (B.L.S.),  medical assistant employment is expected to grow by 14% from 2022–2032. The B.L.S. also has information on career outlook for medical assistants. Check out job listings in the Chicagoland area for medical assistants on Indeed, Career Builder, Monster.com and Ziprecruiter.com.

Disclosures

• Consumer Information
• U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
• The Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
• Tuition and Fees

More on clinical medical assisting

• Clinical Medical Assisting
  • Medical Assisting Certifications
  • About the Medical Assisting Career

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