Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Black Hawk College 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 Indiana colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Black Hawk College (BHC)

615 National Rd W, Richmond, IN

Black Hawk College is a community college that has two campuses, both located in the state of Illinois. The Moline campus is located within the city of Moline, which is one of the Quad Cities. The Quad Cities have a huge population of 381,342, and the surrounding area is quite urban and developed, filled with shopping malls, commercial buildings, and upscale residential neighborhoods. The Southpark Mall is one of the prized tourist destinations in the area. The Quad Cities population and demand is so large that it even has its own airport. This all bodes well for students who choose to attend Black Hawk College and hope to find an immediate job in the region after graduation.

As a two year institution, Black Hawk College offers associate’s degrees and certificate programs that meet high standards and allow for the entry into a number of professions after graduation. In 2012, the in state and out of state tuition were the same rate, $6,075, which appealed to many students who were attracted to the big city lifestyle that they could find at Black Hawk College. The total enrollment for the college was 13,397 in the same year. For those looking to immediately get into the workforce after graduation, certificate programs included:

• Theatre
• Sociology
• Financial Services Management
• Art Technology
• Health Information Management

In addition to the academic offerings, there a bunch of on and off campus programs, societies, and organizations to join that make the college life seem fast and exciting. If you are interested in attending, you must first pass an entrance exam before becoming a student.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BHC offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

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

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