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Medical Assistant

Welcome to our medical assistant program. Let us prepare you for a rewarding career in medical assistant. Explore our site to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

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program details

Courses
Total = 66 Hours
First Semester
ALH 1200 - Intro to Pharmacology 3 Cr. Hrs.
ALH 1201 - Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1201 - Administrative Aspects 4 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1202 - Patient Care I 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1203 - Billing & Coding 3 Cr. Hrs.
HECO 1202 - Healthcare Terminology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 19 Cr. Hrs.
Second Semester
ALH 1202 - Medical Law & Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1204 - Professionalism & Safety 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1205 - Lab Diagnostics 4 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1206 - Patient Care II 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1207 - Practicum 2 (Last 5 Weeks) 4 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.
Third Semester
CMA 1208 - Essentials of HIM 3 Cr. Hrs.
CSCI 1102 - Intro to Computers w/ Business Applications 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I 3 Cr. Hrs.
OFTC 1234 - Communication in Technical Services 3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 15 Cr. Hrs.
Fourth Semester
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking 3 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1120 - Stress Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
MGMT 2201 - Principles of Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 1101 - Intro to Sociology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Costs & How To Pay

Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Short-Term

Certificates

Essential skills and training to jumpstart your career in a matter of months

Medical Assistant

The 36-hour short-term certificate program in Medical Assistant is crafted to equip individuals with the skills needed to take the national certification examination and earn the Medical Assistant credential. Medical assistants play a vital role in healthcare settings, working under the supervision of physicians in offices, clinics, and other facilities. They handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records, as well as clinical duties like taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and more. To complete the program, students must achieve a grade of 'C' or better in all courses. Additionally, a criminal history background check and drug screenings are required, but the HESI exam is not needed.

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Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

 

Total = 36 Hours
Fall Semester
ALH 1200 - Intro to Pharmacology 3 Cr. Hrs.
ALH 1201 - Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1201 - Administrative Aspects 4 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1202 - Patient Care I 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1203 - Billing & Coding 3 Cr. Hrs.
HECO 1202 - Healthcare Terminology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 19 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
12-Week Courses
ALH 1202 - Medical Law & Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1204 - Professionalism & Safety 3 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1205 - Lab Diagnostics 4 Cr. Hrs.
CMA 1206 - Patient Care II 3 Cr. Hrs.
5-Week Course: After successful completion of all previous courses
CMA 1207 - Practicum 1 4 Cr. Hrs.
Total 17 Cr. Hrs.

Program Outcomes

1. Apply principals of inflection control, asepsis, and sterilization technique within OSHA guidelines.

2. Perform clinical, laboratory, and emergency procedures within the medical assistant scope of the practice.

3. Identify drug classification and calculate dosage.

4. Demonstrate appropriate communication in the medical setting.

5. Perform medical administrative tasks.

6. Perform medical billing and coding procedures.

7. Demonstrate competence with HIPAA standards

Statement of Purpose

Medical Assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.   

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Accreditation

Quality Education. Guaranteed.

Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Email: ah_info@rlc.edu

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