Medical Assisting, Advanced Certificate
College(s):
Malcolm XProgram Code: 0421
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| BIOLOGY 116 | Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology 1 | 4 |
| or BIOLOGY 226 & BIOLOGY 227 | Human Structure and Function I and Human Structure and Function II | |
| BIOLOGY 120 | Terminology For Medical Careers | 3 |
| MEDASST 102 | Medical Law & Ethics | 3 |
| MEDASST 105 | Medical Careers Professional Development | 2 |
| MEDASST 103 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
| MEDASST 104 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II | 3 |
| MEDASST 106 | Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| MEDASST 107 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| MEDASST 108 | Fundamentals of Ambulatory Billing and Coding | 3 |
| Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
| MEDASST 109 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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- Effective Spring 2024, BIOLOGY 226 & 227 can be used in place of BIOLOGY 116.
Pathways
These are example course sequences for students interested in medical assisting, one for full-time students and one for part-time students. If either pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Medical Assisting. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
The Advanced Certificate program for Medical Assisting prepares students to become multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures in a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, or other medical setting.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| BIOLOGY 116 | Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology 1 | 4 |
| MEDASST 102 | Medical Law & Ethics | 3 |
| MEDASST 103 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
| MEDASST 105 | Medical Careers Professional Development | 2 |
| MEDASST 106 | Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| BIOLOGY 120 | Terminology For Medical Careers | 3 |
| MEDASST 104 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II | 3 |
| MEDASST 107 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| MEDASST 108 | Fundamentals of Ambulatory Billing and Coding | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| MEDASST 109 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Part-Time Students
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||
| BIOLOGY 116 | Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology | 4 |
| MEDASST 103 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
| MEDASST 106 | Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Summer | ||
| BIOLOGY 120 | Terminology For Medical Careers | 3 |
| MEDASST 104 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II | 3 |
| MEDASST 105 | Medical Careers Professional Development | 2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEDASST 102 | Medical Law & Ethics | 3 |
| MEDASST 107 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| MEDASST 108 | Fundamentals of Ambulatory Billing and Coding | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Spring | ||
| MEDASST 109 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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BIOLOGY 226 & 227 can substitute for this requirement, effective Spring 2024.
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Special Admission Requirements
To apply for the Medical Assisting program, students must:
- Be eligible for ENGLISH 101 Composition
- Be eligible for MATH 118 General Education Math (or higher)
- Submit official college transcripts from all accredited colleges attended outside of City Colleges to the Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services
- Interview with the Program Director
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Medical Assistants
Job Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Annual Job Openings
1262 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 20.54% |
| A certificate | 44.74% |
| Some college | 17.20% |
| An Associate degree | 0.05% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 17.47% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
17.47% continue their education beyond an associate degree