Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Triton 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 Illinois colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Triton College

2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL

Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, is one of the country’s premier two-year colleges. Located a mere 14 miles from downtown Chicago, Triton’s sprawling 100-acre campus enrolls more than 17,000 students every year. Their student body is diverse and inclusive – a feat they have achieved by promoting active, open dialog and mutual respect.

Triton College is dedicated to providing a lifelong learning environment for its students, and the diverse communities that it serves. Using small class sizes, Triton engages its students in hands-on training that bring value to real-world opportunities. Not only can graduating students enter the workforce with a strong foundation in their field of study, but those opting for transfer programs can easily fit into the curriculums of nearly any four-year college in the United States.

Triton also runs a comprehensive athletics program, fielding no less than 10 sports activities supported by high-quality equipment and facilities. They also operate a robust performing arts program that includes an art gallery, musical and theatrical performances, family activities and much more.

Triton showcases itself as a financially viable alternative to expensive college education. In addition to full-time students, the college also caters to the needs of local businesses and companies looking to upgrade their employees’ skills and certifications. Continuing and adult education programs cover the needs of the larger community in which Triton operates.

In short, Triton is an affordable institution that offering cutting-edge, hands-on training and a rich extracurricular experience that is critically relevant to real-world needs.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Triton 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

• 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).