About
Rockford Career College's Diploma in Medical Assistant prepares you for clinical and administrative healthcare roles in doctors' offices, clinics, and outpatient care centers. Study clinical procedures including EKGs, phlebotomy, vital signs, and exam assistance alongside medical office operations like patient scheduling, billing, and electronic health records management. Learn anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology through hands-on lab sessions and complete a supervised externship at a local healthcare facility to build real-world confidence and practical skills.
Key Details:
- Program Length: 10 months (60 quarter credit hours)
- Format: Hybrid (on-campus, online, and externship components)
- Clinical Training: Supervised externship at local healthcare facility
- Career Settings: Doctors' offices, clinics, outpatient care centers, healthcare facilities
- Class Structure: Small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Instructors: Healthcare professionals with field experience
- Skills Focus: EKGs, phlebotomy, vital signs, patient examination assistance, medical office administration, scheduling, billing, electronic health records, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Rockford Career College
Rockford Career College creates an environment that reflects student ambition, with every aspect of the campus designed to support your career goals. The welcoming space prioritizes practical learning, personal support, and professional growth, offering a distinct experience from day one. Staff members provide personalized guidance to help students navigate resources and find the right career path, while instructors bring real-world expertise into hands-on training that prepares students for immediate workforce entry. More than an educational institution, Rockford Career College is a community built around student success, where programs, services, and campus culture work together to help students achieve their career objectives.