Medical Assistant school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Medical assistants play an important role in a medical office by performing both clinical skills and administrative tasks. During Fox College’s medical assisting program, students take concentrated courses in pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and medical laboratory procedures. An 8-week externship also helps students practice what they have learned. Fox College students learn in classrooms designed to simulate a functional medical office, including commonly found equipment.

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Includes Phlebotomy and EKG courses) or Patient Care Technician

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and ability required for entry-level employment in the healthcare field. Graduates may obtain employment as medical office assistants or patient care technicians in physiciansnrsquo; offices, clinics, public or private hospitals, nursing homes, or community health centers. Patient care positions are also available in research and care age...

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The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers extensive back office training to provide support to physicians and direct patient care in a variety of medical settings. Training includes a balance of classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create the best opportunity for student understanding and performance. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams for licensure.

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SJVC’s Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA) program trains students in both administrative and clinical medical procedures for medical offices and specialty clinics. Graduates of this program earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams.

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•Insurance billing
•Appointment scheduling
•Patient information coding
•Injection Administration
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After completing your online Medical Assisting certificate program at PCI, you should be able to:
•Effectively collect and prepare laboratory specimens
•Take medical histories and check vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
•Adequately assist doctors during examinations
•Successfully administer medications, first aid and CPR
•Utilize best office practices
•Comfortably handle patient relations and requests
•Uphold medical law and ethical practices
•Understand...

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