Clinical Medical Assisting

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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.

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Campus: Study format: Start date:
Chicago, IL Main Campus Hybrid 04/28/2025 (PM)
Evergreen Park, IL Hybrid 04/28/2025 (PM)
Cleveland, OH Hybrid 04/28/2025
Columbus, OH Hybrid 04/28/2025
Program Length: 60 Instructional Weeks/3 Terms

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.

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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Program Length

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

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 15% from 2023–2033, which is classified as much faster than average. The B.L.S. also has information on career outlook for medical assistants

Admissions Contact Info

Admissions

203 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60601

312-236-9000 ext. 1
admissions@mccollege.edu

 

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Fri 9:00A.M. – 4:00P.M.

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