About
Rock Valley College Medical Assistant Program
Embark on a transformative journey with Rock Valley College's Medical Assistant program, the only Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in the Rockford region. This two-year, in-person program meticulously prepares you for entry-level medical assistant positions through a comprehensive curriculum that includes cognitive, psychomotor, and affective training. Gain invaluable practical experience via a 180-hour externship in a physician's office, ensuring you are thoroughly equipped for a rewarding career in healthcare and stand out in the competitive job market.
Program Details:
- Cost: $10,000 approximately for the two-year Medical Assistant degree program
- Duration: 2 years (full-time)
- Schedule: In-person instruction delivered in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical setting
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Successful Completion of MDA-104, OFF-245, OFF-250, FWS-237 (with a Grade of C or Higher in Each Course); Completion of BIO-100 Introductory Human Biology
- Accreditations: CAAHEP (applied for accreditation status)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level Medical Assistant positions
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Rock Valley College-Downtown
Rock Valley College-Downtown is a college campus in Rockford, Illinois. The institution prepares students for occupational fields including Automotive Service Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, CNC Machining, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Dental Hygiene. Its academic offerings also include Career & Technical Education designed for completion in two years or less, as well as pathways for students who plan to transfer to another college. Areas of study represented by the college include Business & Computer Science, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences, Transportation & Logistics, and Science & Math. The college provides options across career preparation and transfer-oriented education, giving the Downtown campus a connection to both workforce-focused training and broader academic study.