Medical Assisting

Take Yourself Even Farther

Interested in our Medical Assisting program? Why not check out all the even farther places you can take your career with MCC’s Clinical Medical Assisting program? Clinical Medical Assisting includes 165 hours of externship experience and features our partnership with UChicago Medicine as one of their Preferred Partners Pathways Programs.

See more about MCC’s Clinical Medical Assisting program HERE.

See more about MCC’s partnership with UChicago Medicine as a Preferred Partner HERE.

Inside MCC’s Medical Assisting Program

See a quick look at medical assisting training at Midwestern Career College, including hands-on clinical practice, healthcare skills development, and student learning environments.

Key Features

• Classroom-based, hands-on training in phlebotomy, EKG procedures, medical assisting, and healthcare office skills.
• Eligibility to pursue Medical Assistant, phlebotomy, and EKG certifications through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Eligibility to sit for Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Eligibility for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT) after completing additional venipuncture and skin puncture requirements beyond MCC training.

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

Medical assistants help connect patients, physicians, and healthcare teams in clinics, medical offices, and outpatient settings. Medical assistants will answer patient questions and be able to talk them through any procedures they may go through while being able to prepare and administer medication, collect lab specimens, and perform other essential tasks. They also have knowledge of insurance codes, medical software and accounting, and office billing basics.

See Medical Assistants in Action

This short career video from CareerOneStop provides a quick overview of the daily responsibilities, work environment, and skills commonly associated with medical assisting careers.

Program Objectives

• Provide knowledge and comprehensive training in Anatomy and Physiology of the body structures
• Demonstrate knowledge of pathological conditions and skills in performing routine clinical procedures
• Perform entry-level medical assisting with both clinical and administrative duties
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Electronic Health Records and Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding
• Develop working knowledge in CLIA-waived laboratory procedures such as infection control, sterilization processes, phlebotomy, pharmacology
• Prepare patients and help physicians in diagnostic procedures and minor surgical procedures performed in clinics
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication in a healthcare setting
• Provide patient care in accordance with laws, policies and regulations
• Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills

Certifications

Through MCC’s Medical Assisting program, students may become eligible to pursue the following certifications and credentialing pathways:

Medical Assisting Certifications

• Eligibility for Medical Assistant certifications through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Phlebotomy Certifications

• Eligibility to sit for Phlebotomy Technician certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Eligibility for phlebotomy certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Eligibility for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT) after completing 25 additional venipuncture draws (50 total) and 10 skin punctures not provided through MCC training.

EKG Certifications

• Eligibility to sit for EKG Technician certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Eligibility for EKG certifications through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),  medical assistant employment is expected to grow by 12% from 2024–2034, which is classified as much faster than average. The BLS also has information on career outlook for medical assistants.

Disclosures

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

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