About
A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied health professional who works primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the health care delivery team by performing a variety of administrative tasks and by assisting with clinical procedures to facilitate the work of the physician. The Medical Assistant is essential in the smooth workflow of a medical office. The two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Medical Assistant Program at Rock Valley College prepares graduates in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for an entry-level Medical Assistant position. Instruction is delivered in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical setting, including a final 200-hour non-paid externship in a physician’s office.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Rock Valley College-Downtown
Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College, established in 1964 with headquarters in Rockford, IL, is a comprehensive two-year community college within the Illinois Community College System. It offers over 100 courses, including programs for transfer to four-year institutions, career programs, and certificates, with a strong emphasis on career and technical education and workforce development. The college features a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center on its main campus, providing practical training and empowering students and the community through well-designed educational pathways, leading to further education, rewarding careers, and personal growth.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive Two-Year Community College
- Over 100 Courses For Transfer, Career Programs, And Certificates
- Strong Focus On Career And Technical Education And Workforce Development
- State-Of-The-Art Health Sciences Center
- Empowers Students And Community Through Lifelong Learning