Medical Assistant (MA) Program*
For Prospective Students
Program Details
Program Duration
Medical Assistant (MA) Program is 10 months long;
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hours: Monday through Friday full time/daytime hours
Eligible Applicants
Application
ACCUPLACER exam
Interview/Selection Process
Program Completion
NM Clinical Schools & Programs Refund Policy
Upon written request by the student to the Registrar, tuition paid may be refunded as follows:
Number of weeks attended: % of tuition refunded:
1 -2 weeks 50%
3 weeks 25%
4 weeks 0%
Student dismissed or suspended from NM Clinical Schools & Programs is not entitled to a tuition refund.
- Up to 20 students selected
- 10-month certificate program September 2020 through June 2021 (dates TBA)
- Tuition—$1,000 (upon acceptance, NM employees in good standing can use the tuition reimbursement benefit to pay for fees)
- This is not yet an accredited program. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is seeking accreditation for the MA Program.
Program Duration
Medical Assistant (MA) Program is 10 months long;
- 9-month classroom/laboratory instruction (20 hours per week)
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
- 1-month/160-hour mandatory clinical externship (40 hours per week)
Hours: Monday through Friday full time/daytime hours
Eligible Applicants
- NM employee in good standing, seeking Medical Assistant certification, or
- Student with minimum high school diploma or GED with a “C” average or above
- All applicants must pass the ACCUPLACER exam
Application
- Application for the September 2020 Program (Class of 2021) will open on February 1, 2020
- Application and Admission Process
ACCUPLACER exam
- All applicants must pass the ACCUPLACER exam
- Testing dates: June 2020 (dates TBA)
- Testing location: NM Clinical Schools, 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60611
Interview/Selection Process
- Interviews: July 2020 (dates TBA)
- Applicants notified of acceptance status: July 2020 (date TBA)
Program Completion
- Complete all scheduled classes for program with an average grade of “C” or above
- Complete MA requirements for clinical and administrative competencies
- Complete 160 hours of clinical externship
- Receive certification upon completion of the program
NM Clinical Schools & Programs Refund Policy
Upon written request by the student to the Registrar, tuition paid may be refunded as follows:
Number of weeks attended: % of tuition refunded:
1 -2 weeks 50%
3 weeks 25%
4 weeks 0%
Student dismissed or suspended from NM Clinical Schools & Programs is not entitled to a tuition refund.
*This is not yet an accredited program. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is seeking accreditation for the MA Program.
