Online Medical Assistant
Program For Illinois Students
Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to Illinois residents and is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA) and a role as a medical assistant in as little as 4 months.
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $79/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-7 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Anatomy
- First Aid Procedures
- Preparing Patients for Exams
- Preparing and Administering Medications
- Process and Maintain Claim Reimbursement
- Pharmacology
- Medical Insurance 101
- Front Office Procedures
- Patient Therapies
- Communication Skills
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Course Outline
Our Illinois online medical assistant course helps students develop valuable skills, such as effectively taking vital signs, assisting nurses and doctors, working with patient records, supporting patients, performing administrative medical office duties, and becoming familiar with many clinical procedures. In our course, you will learn about the human body, how to respond to emergencies, medical terminology, and much more.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 27
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Quizzes: 27
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you throughout the course.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $79/month
Medical Assistant Career
Outlook & Certification in Illinois
$42,850*
24,630*
11%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for Illinois residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Online Medical Assistant certificate course prepares you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduate’s is 91% vs. the National Average of 77%**. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $243 value!†
Medical Assistant Jobs in Illinois
Illinois currently employs 22,160 medical assistants.* There are thousands of medical assistant jobs open in Chicago, Schaumburg, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield and many other cities in Illinois, according to Indeed.com. Medical assistants work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, government facilities, medical laboratories, and nursing care facilities.
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Illinois Medical Assistant FAQs
How can I become a Medical Assistant in Illinois?
To become a medical assistant in Illinois, earn a high school diploma or GED and complete an accredited medical assisting program such as ours here at USCI. You may find programs that take 1-2 years, but ours can be completed in 4-7 months. Programs combine coursework (e.g., anatomy, medical terminology) with hands-on training. Consider certification, such as the CCMA, as it can enhance job prospects. After training, work with our career advisors to prepare your resume and apply for jobs at clinics, hospitals, or private practices.
How much does a medical assistant make in Illinois?
Medical assistants in Illinois make on average $42,850* per year according to O*Net.
