Medical Assistant Program Accreditation and Approvals

​The Medical Assistant program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). 
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​Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 291-7550

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) to operate as a post-secondary educational institution in the state of Illinois.

The Medical Assistant Program is approved by the IBHE Private Business and Vocational School (PBVS) division.

​Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 782-2551