Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Fox College Inc prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer medical assistant program.

The Medical Assistant program at Fox College Inc is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools since 2006.

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Fox College Inc

Also known as First Institute

790 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL

Fox College is an institution of higher learning that combines general education and professional education in applied programs that prepare motivated students for success in specialized careers.

For over 75 years, Fox College has helped graduates Finish First. We know that your time, your money, and your future are important to you. That's why Fox College's programs are designed to get you the quality training you need QUICKLY and AFFORDABLY.  Our programs are designed to be completed by full-time students in 10-18 months, depending on the program and diploma or degree option that you choose.

Fox College offers a combination of applied associate degrees and diplomas in 8 different program areas. Each program's curriculum has been designed by faculty and industry professionals to emphasize what employers need in their new hires.

Fox College offers programs in:

• Business
• Design and Technology
• Health Care

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fox College Inc has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $32980
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $30860
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $33780

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).