Medical Assistant Program - Blackhawk Technical College

The Medical Assistant program at Blackhawk Technical College offers a transformative pathway into the dynamic healthcare field. This one-year technical diploma is meticulously designed to equip students with the essential administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills required to excel as a medical assistant. Graduates will be prepared to deliver compassionate patient care, execute vital medical office functions, and ensure professional, safe practices within diverse healthcare settings, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career.

Program Details:

• Cost: 4881 USD
• Duration: 1 year (Technical Diploma)
• Schedule: In-person
• Prerequisites: Writing requirement (COMPASS 70, ACT English 16, 10.5 TABE, or written communication course), reading requirement (COMPASS 80, ACT Reading 16, 10.5 TABE, or medical terminology course), math requirement (COMPASS pre-algebra 40, ACT Math 16, TABE 8.9, or pre-algebra course), caregiver background check
• Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• Career Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for roles performing medical office administrative functions, providing patient care, conducting medical laboratory procedures, and demonstrating professionalism and safety, including skills in scheduling appointments, performing filing and record keeping, managing telephone and reception duties, and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.