MCC Medical Assisting students practicing blood pressure skills in a clinical lab at Midwestern Career College. Photo: MCC
Midwestern Career College is currently accepting applications for the Medical Assisting program.
Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
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Midwestern Career College’s Medical Assisting program prepares students for entry-level clinical and administrative healthcare support roles. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory training in patient care, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG), medical office procedures, and other foundational skills used in healthcare settings.
MCC’s Medical Assisting program is designed to be completed in 40 weeks. Students develop practical clinical and administrative skills through coursework and laboratory instruction, preparing for opportunities in physicians’ offices, outpatient centers, clinics, and other healthcare environments.
Both MCC programs prepare students for medical assisting roles and include training in clinical and administrative healthcare skills. The primary difference is that Clinical Medical Assisting includes a supervised clinical externship, allowing students to gain experience in a healthcare workplace. MCC’s Medical Assisting program does not include an externship, but provides hands-on skills training through classroom and laboratory instruction.
Yes. Phlebotomy training is included in MCC’s Medical Assisting curriculum. Students learn blood collection procedures and related patient-care skills as part of their broader medical assisting education. The program also provides preparation for phlebotomy technician certification, subject to the applicable certification organization’s eligibility and examination requirements.
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Midwestern Career College’s 40-week Medical Assisting program trains students for entry-level positions in the medical field. Students will have the skills to work as medical and office assistants in clinics, hospitals, and doctors’ offices.
MCC’s Medical Assisting program includes phlebotomy training, preparing students for a phlebotomy technician certification.
| Campus: | Study format: | Start date: |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL Main Campus | Hybrid | 10/26/2026 (PM) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | Hybrid | 10/26/2026 (PM) |
| Evergreen Park, IL | Hybrid | 01/04/2027 (AM) |
See medical assisting training at Midwestern Career College, including hands-on clinical practice, healthcare skills development, and student learning environments.
Medical assistants support patients, physicians, and healthcare teams in clinics, medical offices, and outpatient settings. Their responsibilities may include preparing patients for examinations, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with clinical procedures, and maintaining patient records. Depending on the healthcare setting, medical assistants may also perform administrative duties involving appointment scheduling, electronic health records, insurance information, and billing.
This career video from CareerOneStop provides an overview of the daily responsibilities, work environments, and skills commonly associated with medical assisting careers.
MCC’s Medical Assisting curriculum is designed to help students develop the knowledge and practical skills needed for entry-level clinical and administrative healthcare support roles.
Students completing MCC’s Medical Assisting program may pursue professional certification pathways in medical assisting, phlebotomy, and EKG technology. Examination eligibility depends on the requirements established by each credentialing organization.
Students should review current certification eligibility, examination, and practical experience requirements with the applicable credentialing organization before applying for an examination.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical assistants is projected to grow by 13% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average of approximately 3% for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 employment projections.
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