Medical Assistant Course Description
The Medical Assisting program is designed for seniors to prepare students for a career as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in an outpatient care setting. Students develop the skills needed to perform entry-level administrative and clinical procedures. They will learn patient care techniques, functional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and some diagnostic and specialty procedures. The role of an MA in the workplace focuses on patient care and administrative tasks, which differ from those of a CNA, who typically provides direct patient care and assists with medical needs. CNAs often serve patients requiring long-term care and assistance with basic hygiene. They handle bedside care for the elderly and can work in hospitals and nursing homes. MAs administer injections, medications, and record patients’ health information. They often perform both office and medical tasks, such as gathering patient information during check-in and collecting insurance details. Students will be introduced to ethical behavior and professional practices expected in healthcare, covering topics like communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, all-hazard preparation, patient needs, death, and dying.
Dual credit: Joliet Junior College MA102 (4 credit hours) and College of DuPage SURGT1000 (3 credit hours)
Certification may include: American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification
Estimated cost: $48.00($12/JJC credit hour)
