About
Medical Assistant (MA) at Medway Healthcare Institute in Chicago, Illinois, trains medical assistants to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties such as checking vital signs and helping patients understand treatments. The program includes preparation for the CMA (AAMA) exam. Delivered as a hybrid course, it runs for 30 weeks and includes 720 hours of training, with classes set in an active physician’s clinic. Admission requires a passing Test for Adult Basic Education Health Form score equivalent to at least a 12th-grade level in reading, mathematics computation, applied math, and language. Applicants must also provide proof of secondary education or its equivalent, proof of good medical and physical health, and a signed Illinois Department of Public Health authorization for a healthcare worker background check without disqualifying convictions.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: CMA (AAMA) exam
Organization
Medway Healthcare Institute
Medway Healthcare Institute is a healthcare training institution in Chicago, Illinois. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy. The school combines cohort learning with clinical skills development, home learning, and student resources. Training is offered through dedicated courses, including Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy programs. Medway is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The institution also publishes a school catalog covering Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Patient Care Technician training.