Medical Assisting Certificate(Plan 21MA)

Program Entrance Requirements

• Attend a Medical Assisting program Information Session within 2 years of program enrollment.

• Apply to the college.

• Submit transcripts to the Records Office at Grayslake Campus: high school or equivalent, technology campus or any college courses completed (or degree). Complete credential evaluation form for college transcript -available in the Office of Admissions

  • Note: Students who attended the Medical Assisting program at Lake County Technical Campus may be eligible for dual and/or articulated credit and should confirm with both advising and the records office to determine eligibility.

• Demonstrate College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness

• Meet Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 244 and BIO 245 or equivalent transfer course with a grade of C or higher.

• Must be at least 18 years old by start of program.

• Must have a valid Social Security Number or ITIN and be eligible to work in the United States.

• Students are required to complete all program health requirements, a background check and urine drug screen prior to enrollment in MOA-212 Clinical Externship. Information on these requirements will be given in MOA 111 during program orientation, these do not need to be completed prior to program enrollment.

  • Results of these screenings could affect program completion and future employment.

• CLC cumulative G.P.A. is 2.0 or above.

It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to create a plan and should also meet the MOA Department Chair Lisa Fasano for course scheduling every semester.

New Cohorts Begin in the Fall and Spring

New cohorts begin in the fall and spring of each semester. Pre-requisite courses can be completed in the summer term for those wishing to begin in the fall semester.

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all MOA, HIT, and BIO courses listed below to continue in and graduate from any of the certificate or degree programs (including the Healthcare Office Assistant.) In addition, students must maintain a CLC GPA of 2.0 or higher to continue enrollment in the program.

Please note: The certificates and A.A.S. degree in this program are stackable. The Certificate in Healthcare Office Assistant (21 ME) can be completed prior to program enrollment. Students seeking certification as a CMA should complete plan 21MA Certificate in Medical Assisting to be eligible to sit for the CMA (AAMA) examination through the American Association of Medical Assistants. The certificate takes approximately one year to complete attending full-time.