Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Blackhawk Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Blackhawk Technical College

700 College St, Beloit, WI

About

Blackhawk Technical College, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, was founded established through the merger of two previous existing technical and vocational schools in Beloit and Janesville. The merger occurred in 1965 when the state sought to expand the opportunities offered by such schools, resulting in the formation of the Blackhawk Technical Institute, which had a broader service area than the two previous institutions. In 1987 BTC, along with other similar schools in the state were given the designation of college. As part of the school's goal to provide access to education, it maintains several satellite campuses in addition to its main campus in Janesville.

Academics

Blackhawk Technical College offers a variety of programs that result in a certificate, diploma, or degree. Individuals pursuing an education here will choose a high demand field or industry, receiving training, skill development and education in that field for the purposes of preparation regarding entry into the workforce. With the skills and abilities learned individuals should be able to maintain long term careers in their chosen area. Programs may take up to two years to complete depending on the type of program chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Electrician
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

Blackhawk Technical College admits any individual that wishes to enroll by completing the application for admission, paying associated fees, and providing information regarding previous education. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to program enrollment. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to their enrollment to best determine their program choice. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blackhawk Technical College 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

Salary & Wages

• Janesville-Beloit, WI
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $31960

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