Program of Study: Medical Assisting
Academic Division: Biological & Health Sciences
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Medical Assisting students perform an electrocardiogram.
Degree and Certificate Programs
- Medical Assisting (Associate in Applied Science) Plan 21MD
- Medical Assisting (Certificate) Plan 21MA
- Health Care Office Assistant (Certificate) Plan 21ME
For details, view the medical assisting program in the catalog*.
About Medical Assisting
Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of health practitioners running smoothly.
Administrative duties include scheduling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining medical records, handling telephone calls and written correspondence, performing medical transcription, submitting insurance claims, and maintaining practice finances.
Clinical duties may include asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician and as permitted by state law.
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Biological & Health Sciences
Phone: (847) 543-2042
Medical Assisting Links
- Medical Assisting Main Page
- Admission Requirements
- Code of Ethics
- Estimated Cost of Program
- Externship Requirements/Policies
- Job Outlook and Salary Info
- Technical Standards
- Watch the Video
Academic Information
Fact Sheet 
Information includes:
- - Typical jobs
- - Employers
- - Salary range
- - Program information
*The Program Requirements are in Portable Document Format (pdf). To view them you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.