We Proudly Present Medical Assistant Graduate Veronica Steward

Preparing for a new career may seem daunting, but putting in the effort could go a long way. Ready for a new career as a medical assistant, Veronica Steward enrolled at Rockford Career College and applied herself. Her tenacity and hard work helped her graduate on our Dean's List. We are extremely proud of Veronica for completing the program and beginning a new life as a medical assistant. 

What You Learn in a Medical Assistant Program

For each graduate of a program, we highlight three different courses. During the program, Veronica took courses such as: Minor Surgical Procedures, Medical Billing Fundamentals, and Patient Care.

In these courses, she learned about:

• Minor office surgical techniques with emphasis placed on surgical asepsis, infection control, preparation of the patient for minor surgery, informed consent, assisting with diagnostic procedures, postoperative care, and rehabilitative modalities
• The insurance and billing processes with emphasis on major insurance companies, claim submission, reimbursement practices, bookkeeping procedures, and coding systems used in healthcare
• The medical assistant’s role in patient care including assisting with physical examinations, obtaining vital signs and anthropometric measurements, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, assisting in life span specialties, and keeping medical documentation

How Our Graduate Became a Medical Assistant

Like Veronica, you too could become a medical assistant in just a matter of months and start your career journey in this interesting and necessary profession. Before graduation, you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills by completing a 170-hour externship with 160 hours in a clinical setting. Our faculty and staff are ready to assist you with the enrollment, tutoring, and career search processes. The College even offers financial aid to those who qualify!

Rockford Career College's Medical Assistant Program at a Glance

Program Length: 10 months
Learning Environment: Hybrid format incorporating online and on-campus components
Lead Instructor for Medical Assistant 
Job Outlook: 19% increase in the U.S. projected from 2019-2029¹

Find out more about our medical assistant program today. Call 888.680.6682 or submit the Request Information form on our website. As part of the Rockford Career College family, you won't be learning alone. We are here to help you every step of the way on your career journey. Let us assist you in achieving your academic and professional goals like Veronica.

Reference:
¹ National Center for O*NET Development.  Illinois Employment Trends: 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants.  O*NET OnLine. Retrieved May 18, 2021, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/31-9092.00?st=IL&g=Go

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