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Medical Assistant Diploma Program in Melrose Park
Want to build a meaningful career in the healthcare field? The Lincoln Tech Medical Assistant Diploma Program in Melrose Park teaches you the clinical and administrative skills you need to support doctors and nurses in medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. You learn how to prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, draw blood, handle electronic health records and develop the versatile skillset to thrive in this in-demand field1.
If you’re ready to make an impact every day in a patient-centered profession, enroll in the Medical Assistant Diploma Program at our Melrose Park, Illinois campus today.
Medical Assistant Diploma Program Delivery
Day, Afternoon, and Evening programs are available. Hands-on instruction is provided on campus, with some coursework delivered online. Lincoln Tech also utilizes animations and simulations so you can experience interactive learning that enhances skill development, reinforces concepts, and allows you to practice in a risk-free environment.
Medical Assistant Diploma Program Length
- Total Semester Credit Hours: 33.5
- Instructional Hours: 880
- Completion Time: Approximately 37 weeks
Medical Assistant Diploma Program Classes and Curriculum
Developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, the Lincoln Tech academic approach ensures that our programs align with current employer requirements and technological advancements. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training, your courses are designed to provide you with the entry-level skills needed in a medical assistant role. You learn to prepare patients, assist with procedures, take vital signs, perform lab work, and manage billing and scheduling duties using EHR software. And you gain invaluable skills in professionalism, customer service, and career success.
Medical Assistant Internship
The Medical Assistant Internship is a full-time, 160-hour commitment over approximately 5 weeks. During this time, you apply your training in a real-world healthcare setting, preparing for certification exams and gaining valuable experience that employers look for.
Medical Assistant Diploma Program Learning Objectives
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment under physician or nurse supervision.
- Take vital signs, draw blood, and perform basic lab tests.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures and specimen collection.
- Apply infection control and safety procedures in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate professionalism and empathy in patient interactions.
- Use electronic health records (EHR) software to manage patient data.
- Schedule appointments, handle billing, and maintain medical records.
- Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare teams.
- Complete a supervised internship in a clinical environment.
- Prepare for certification exams such as the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam.
Medical Assistant Diploma Program Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Medical Assistant Diploma Program in Melrose Park may pursue entry-level positions at:
- Physician offices
- Urgent care centers
- Outpatient clinics
- Hospitals
- Long-term care or assisted living facilities
- Specialty medical practices
Medical Assistant Opportunities in Illinois
Graduates of the Medical Assistant Diploma Program may qualify to work at a variety of area businesses including organizations2 such as:
Medical Assistant — Melrose Park
MAPX100 — Diploma Program
CIP Code: 51.0801
SOC Code: 31-9092
Day, Afternoon, Evening Programs
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 33.5 |
|---|---|
| Instructional Hours | 880 |
| Weeks to Complete — Day | Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
| Weeks to Complete — Afternoon | Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
| Weeks to Complete — Evening | Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
Program Objective
The Medical Assistant program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and clinical patient care duties, as well as, basic urgent care procedures. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, clinical procedures, aseptic technique, minor surgical procedures, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, and EKG. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment.
In addition to the technical training, a critical aspect of a Lincoln education is developing the professional skills that are required by our employers. Students will need to demonstrate skill proficiency through a series of professional development activities and seminars which are integrated into each course. The modules include Student Success, Financial Literacy, Professional Development, and Career Success.
Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as a Medical Assistant. It also provides the diversity of other settings such as doctors' offices, hospitals, urgent care, outpatient care centers, and other medical facilities.
Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except internship.
Foundation Courses
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
|---|---|
| Lab / Shop Hours | 60 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites |
None |
Course Description
This course provides the students, primarily in health-related This course introduces the student to the world of healthcare. The student will be introduced to basic medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and rules to build, spell and pronounce terms. The course also includes anatomy and physiology basics such as the structural organization of the human body, positional and directional terms. This course introduces the student to law and ethics in the health field. Students will also learn and demonstrate Infection Control, proper techniques to obtain vital signs, HIPAA, and OSHA. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
Core Courses
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
|---|---|
| Lab / Shop Hours | 60 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites |
MAP101 |
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology and medical terms associated with the cardiovascular, blood and respiratory systems. Students will learn the proper technique in blood collection and analysis of the blood sample. They will also learn to prepare a patient for an ECG and obtain an electrocardiogram. Students will learn to measure the peak flow rate and perform spirometry. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
|---|---|
| Lab / Shop Hours | 60 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites |
MAP101 |
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology, and medical terms associated with the Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Sensory systems. Students will learn to identify the basics of drugs, including sources, uses, pharmacokinetics, and actions. They will also learn to solve medication-related math problems, and administer medications via various routes. Students will discuss medical emergencies such as diabetic emergencies, burns, poisonings, and be trained in BLS (basic life support) for the Health Care Provider. Finally, students will learn to prepare the exam room to assist in a physical exam, including performing vision and hearing screening tests. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
|---|---|
| Lab / Shop Hours | 60 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites |
MAP101 |
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology and medical terms associated with the Digestive, Urinary and Reproduction systems. Students will learn to examine and report on physical and chemical aspects of urine using CLIA-waived methods. They will also learn to assist providers in specialty examinations including but not limited to obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
|---|---|
| Lab / Shop Hours | 60 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites |
MAP101 |
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology, and medical terms associated with the Lymphatic, Immune, Nervous, and Endocrine systems. Students will learn the role of a medical assistant in caring for aging patients along with proper communication with the older adult. They will also learn proper specimen collection and transport in the physician’s office laboratory while performing a variety of CLIA-waived tests. The student will learn the Medical Assistants role in minor surgeries, patient coaching, and nutrition. Students will learn general classifications of surgical instruments, sterilization, and surgical hand scrub. They will also understand the MA’s role as a coach in promoting health maintenance and wellness. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
|---|---|
| Lab / Shop Hours | 60 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites |
MAP101 |
Course Description
Students will learn about the patient’s health record, Telephone techniques, and scheduling appointments. A variety of electronic technologies used in the medical office with be discussed. In addition, students will work on their written communication and learn reception and daily operations of the office. This course introduces the student to life cycle of insurance billing and coding. They will learn the basics of health insurance; discuss traditional health insurance and different types of managed care models. Students will then continue the life cycle learning diagnostic and procedural coding basics. Then, continuing onto billing and reimbursement and finally accounting, collections and banking. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
| Internship Hours | 160 |
|---|---|
| Total Hours | 160 |
| Total Credits | 3.5 |
| Prerequisites |
MAP101, MAP110, MAP120, MAP130, MAP140, MAP150. |
Course Description
During the clinical internship the student applies practical application and experiential learning opportunities using all skills learned in a real-life clinical setting prior to taking the certification/registry examination.
Notes:
Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling. Maximum time frame: 50.0 semester credits.
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm, retrieved July 23, 2025.
2 These companies have hired one or more 2021 – 2024 Lincoln graduates to work in their field of study.
The Internship is a full-time commitment of 160 hours at approximately 32 hours per week for 5 weeks. Internship hours are daytime hours for both day and evening programs. All weeks exclude holidays, course change days and make-up hours for absences during internship. Actual times are set by the internship site. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the intern site, as well as meals.
* Prerequisite required.
** Prerequisites: Successful completion of all in-school coursework prior to internship.
Maximum Time Frame (MTF) . . . . 50.0 Credits
Mode of Delivery: Residential, Blended Learning or Online are the methods we may use to deliver content in each course. The Residential courses are offered on ground at the campus. Blended courses are offered by delivering a fraction of the course in an online format as well as traditional face to face method. Online courses are delivered 100% online. The Blended delivery and online delivery plan will implement distance education activities into each course in the program of study. The use of simulations, case studies, assessments and multimedia will be used to enhance the students understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.
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