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Admission Overview and RequirementsGeneral CriteriaThe Medical Assistant program starts in the fall semester of each year, with classes held during the following spring andsummer semesters. A certificate from Kishwaukee College will be awarded at completion of all required classes inAugust of the following year of admission. More details are available on ical-assistant.phpEnrollment in the Medical Assistant (MA) Program is limited by clinical site capacity. The Medical Assistant Program willadmit 10 students for the Fall 2022 cohort. All applications are evaluated without discrimination regarding age, race, sex,creed, national origin, or disability. Applicants must be 18 years or older and have obtained a HS diploma or GED/HSE bythe time they would begin classes in the Fall semester.Students are required to have active health insurance throughout the entire Medical Assistant Program. Students will beexpected to purchase the required textbooks and course and program materials for each semester.American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider Certification or American Red Cross HealthcareProvider Certification is required prior to the Summer Externship. Basic CPR certification does NOT meet thisrequirement; it must be for Healthcare Providers. Students with an expired certification will not be allowed to enroll inthe MA Externship MA233. CPR certification can be obtained in the program.During the admissions process, students will be required to complete a pre-entrance medical physical (using theprovided form only), background check and urine drug screen. Results of these screenings could affect programcompletion and future employment. Students are also required to be current and/or obtain immunizations required ofthe program.Academic CriteriaIf an applicant is currently a Kishwaukee College student or submitting transfer credits from another college, overall GPAmust be 2.5 or higher for consideration in the program. All documents submitted to Kishwaukee College for admission ortransfer evaluation purposes (e.g., transcripts, test scores, etc.) become the property of the College. These documents,or copies of the documents, will not be released to students, nor will they be forwarded to other educational institutionsor agencies. Students needing copies of documents from other institutions should contact those institutions directly.Math placement: Completion of Math Placement Test (ACCUPLACER test) with appropriate placement score orcompletion of MAT 068 or MAT 098 or college level math with a “C” or higher. To schedule the Math Placement testplease go to the following link: ces/testing-services/placement.phpEnglish placement: Completion of the English Placement Test (ACCUPLACER test) with appropriate placement score orproven reading and writing competency at the ENG 103, ENG 109, or higher level. Transfer college credits in ENG 103, orhigher with “C” or higher grade may also be considered. To schedule the English Placement test please go to thefollowing link: ces/testing-services/placement.phpCompletion of TPM 112, Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of “C” or higher must be completed by the end of Fall2022 semester. Transfer college credits in an equivalent course or higher course with a “C” or higher grade may also beconsidered. For the Fall 2021 admission process, an applicant may instead plan to take TPM 112 concurrent with theirenrollment in Semester 1 of the program. If a student fails to complete TPM 112 with a grade of “C” or higher by theend of Fall 2022, they will be dismissed from the program.21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/20225

Selection ProcessAdmission to the Medical Assistant Program is limited to a select cohort of students per semester. Meeting all admissionrequirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants will receive one of the following letters by August 1st throughtheir Kishwaukee Student email: Provisional Admission Alternative List Denial of EntryThe components described below serve as the criteria for ranking students for selection to the program.1. Quality of the submitted formal essaya. Components of quality include thoughtfulness and depth of response, appropriate use of grammar andpunctuation, and adherence to all other specified criteria (font, margins, etc.).2. Academic preparedness as demonstrated by a combination of the following:a. Kishwaukee College or other transfer college GPAb. High school GPAc. Grade in TPM 112 or another similar course (if completed)3. Other factors described below may also be used for selection:a. Score of 35 or greater WPMb. Math placement/coursework gradec. English placement/coursework gradeApplicants who apply to the Medical Assistant program after July 27th will be placed on an alternate list.After August 1st, if any of the applicants who have been accepted into the Medical Assistant program should forfeit theiracceptance, those applicants on the alternate list will be contacted in the order in which their names appear on the listand will be given an opportunity to enroll.If an applicant whose name appears on the alternate list is not afforded an opportunity to begin classes during the yearin which he or she has made application, that applicant will need to submit another application for admittance thefollowing year during February 1st to May 20th. The applicant must also attend the MA Informational Session again inthe year they are reapplying. (Admission requirements may change from year to year and applicants who are reapplyingwill be required to complete all the steps of the admission process again)Any applicant who forfeits his or her acceptance will not be guaranteed admittance in any subsequent year. Theapplicant must reapply if he or she wishes to be considered for admittance at a later date. No exceptions.21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/20226

Program Enrollment OverviewGeneral education courses (TPM 112 and HIT 216) may be completed prior to admission. The Medical Assistant coursesmust be completed within the year of being accepted for admittance in the Medical Assistant Program. All Level IIcourses must be completed within the year of acceptance into the program. Students who do not complete the MedicalAssistant program within the specified time frame are required to repeat all Medical Assistant courses for credit. A 2.0GPA must be maintained in all Kishwaukee College courses once the transfer student enters Kishwaukee College.Satisfactory completion of pre-medical assistant course work as outlined below is required for Level II status. Level IIstatus is necessary for enrollment in MA 230, MA 133, and MA 135. All Level II courses must be completed within theyear of acceptance into the Medical Assistant Program. Level III status is necessary for enrollment in MA 233 and MA237.Students must earn “C” or higher grades in all medical assistant and general education courses included in the MedicalAssistant curriculum to be eligible to sit for certification.OverviewPre-Entrance or Co-requisite CourseworkTPM 112Anatomy and Physiology5HIT 216*Medical Terminology I3MA 130Medical Office Administration4MA 140**Level II – Semester 2: SpringMA Clinical Procedures I6-7MA 230MA Clinical Procedures II4MA 133Electronic Health Records3MA 135Medical Law and Ethics2MA 233MA Externship2.5MA 237MA Externship Seminar1Level I – Semester 1: FallLevel III – Semester 3: Summer**Certified phlebotomists may be eligible to register for 6 credit hours. **21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/20227

Detailed Overview and Estimated Program Costs/ Medical Assistant Certificate Program Outline Curriculum # 408CourseCourse Name /College FeesTuitionCredit HoursWeeksPre-Entrance CoursesTPM 112Anatomy and Physiology( 291)Semester Totals( 1,102.50)( 1,393.50)Level IHIT 216 (OS216)MA 130MA 140*Semester 1: FallMedical TerminologyMedical Office AdministrationMA Clinical Procedures I 57 124.00 108-165(5)(16 weeks)(5) 441 588.00 1,764- 2,058346-716 weeks16 weeks16 weeks*Certified phlebotomists may beeligible to register for 6 credit hoursSemester TotalsLevel IIMA 230MA 133MA 135( 289 to 346) 2,793 to 3,087Semester 2: SpringMA Clinical Procedures IIElectronic Health RecordsMedical Law and Ethics 120 74 40 40 57 40 40Semester TotalsLevel IIIMA 233MA 237 1,176 882 588432 411 2,646916 weeks16 weeks16 weeksSemester 3: SummerMA ExternshipMA Externship Seminar 40 34.50 40 23Semester TotalsTotals13-14 733 441 137.50 8,844.00 to 8,904.00 1,1742.5110 weeks10 weeks3.530.5 to 31.5General education courses are italicized. All course descriptions are located in the College Catalog. Completion of Math Placement Test (ACCUPLACER test) and place into MATH 068 or 069, equivalent course or higher course with a C or higher. Toschedule the Math Placement test please go to the following link: ces/testingservices/placement.php Completion of the English Placement Test (ACCUPLACER test) and place into ENGLISH 103 or completion of English 103 or higher course with a C orhigher. To schedule the English Placement test please go to the following link: ces/testingservices/placement.php Complete a WPM typing test with a minimum of 35 net words per minute. To schedule the WPM typing test please email kschreiner@kish.edu. Completion of TPM 112, Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of C or higher. Students who have completed an equivalent course with a “C” orhigher may waive this requirement. This course may also be taken as a co-requisite in the fall semester. Attendance of a Medical Assisting Program Information Session is required within the year you will be applying. To register for a session pleaseemail medassist@kish.edu Applicants must be 18 years or older and have obtained a HS diploma or GED/HSE. Overall Cumulative College (Kishwaukee and transfer) GPA of 2.500. HIT216 (Formally OS 216) may be taken during the first semester of the MA Program or prior to applying to the Medical Assistant Program. College Credits that have previously been earned may remain valid and do not expire.These prices are based on 2022-2023 estimated costs. Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/20228

Miscellaneous Supplies/Costs for 2022-2023/MA Program #408Additional Costs not outlined: Pre-entrance physical, immunizations, and transportation.Fees and required materials are subject to change without prior notice.Item(s)Approximate CostTuition: Refer to program outline.Textbooks: See college bookstore website for individual prices and booklistings. https://kish.edu/student-services/bookstore/2 step Mantoux TB testAcquire by: 9,011.00 to 9,482.00Program Admission Process 940- 1,000Program Admission Process 40.00 ( 20.00 per TB screen)Program Admission ProcessDrug Screen, 12 panelCriminal Background Check and Immunization Tracking byCastleBranch.comWatch with second hand 47.50Program Admission Process 77 to 110Program Admission Process 15 to 40Fall 2022Aneroid Sphygmomanometer / Sprague-Rappaport Kit (aneroidsphygmomanometer / stethoscope combination kit) (required to bepurchased at Kishwaukee Bookstore) 64.95 - 67.25Fall 2022Headphones or ear headphones x 1Prices varyFall 2022Notecards: set of 300 3 x5 and set of 300 5 x 7 or 5 x 8Prices varyFall 20223 subject College Ruled NotebookPrices varyFall 2022Program Planner 75.00Fall 2022Yellow HighlighterPrices varyFall 2022Blue or black PenPrices varyFall 2022Pencil x 2Computer access with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader.Prices varyFall 2022Prices VaryFall 2022Prices VaryFall 2022White Lab JacketPrices VaryFall 2022Scrub top x 2 (required to be purchased at Kishwaukee Book Store)One scrub pant set x 2 (required to be purchased at KishwaukeeBookstore)One scrub jacket x 2 (required to be purchased at KishwaukeeBookstore)Black Solid shoes (no heel, open toe, mesh, canvas) 16 to 20Spring 2023 19 to 24Spring 2023 20 to 22Spring 2023 25- 125Spring 2023Black ankle socks 6- 12Spring 2023CPR: Certification and Recertification 65.00Spring 2023Professional business suit: such as matching pinstriped or solid longsleeve suit, button jacket, pants/skirt. Color examples: dark gray, black,navy), coordinating shirt with suit 30- 100Summer 2023Dress shoes – coordinate with suit (no sandals, no high heels over 2inches) 20- 40Summer 2023Certification Exam 135 (included in tuition fees)Summer 2023Internet access (internet available through Kishwaukee College: 0)***The following list will be at the students’ own expense, unless otherwise stated. This list is not all inclusive, but aclose approximation. These prices are based on 2022-2023 estimated cost are subject to change without prior notice.***21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/20229

Kishwaukee College, Medical Assistant Program Textbook RequirementsTo be purchased in the Fall for the MA programMedical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, 9th EditionCengage, Michelle BlesiISBN-10: 0-357-50281-7ISBN-13: 978-0-357-50281-5Courses: MA 130, MA 135, MA 140, MA 230, MA 237Cost: 129.95MindTap Moss 3.0, 2 terms Instant Access, 1st EditionCengageISBN-10: 1-337-62637-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-337-62637-8Courses: MA 130, MA 133, MA 140, MA 230Cost: 180.001 year Cengage unlimited access code, MindTapISBN: 9780357700044Courses: MA 130, MA 135, MA 140, MA 230, MA 237Cost: 179.99Total Estimated cost: 489.94To be purchased in the Spring SemesterPlatinum Planner Access CodeCourses: MA 133, MA 233, MA 237Cost: 75.00Total Estimated Cost: 75.00Total Approximate Cost for textbooks for the program: 564.94Textbook Loan Program available. For more information please visit: materials.php***The following list will be at the students’ own expense. These prices are based on 2022 estimated cost aresubject to change without prior notice. ***21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/202210

Course DescriptionsFormal acceptance to the Medical Assistant program and permission of the Medical Assistant Program Director arerequired for registration in all medical assistant courses. Course sections and sequence will be assigned by the faculty.MA130—Medical Office Administration 6) Prerequisite: TPM 112 and MAT 068 with grades of “C” or higher or equivalent coursecomplete with a “C” or higher. Corequisite: MA 140Program Directors’ consent and acceptance into the Medical Assistant Programare required. This course will begin by introducing the roles and responsibilities of a medical assistant as well as introduces the basicconcept of medical assisting and its relation to other health fields. The purpose of medical records, charting in the patient record,and filing medical records. Additional topics in the course will emphasize on the professional and business communications fromoffice protocol, greeting and receiving patients, explaining office policies, appointment scheduling, medical office equipment, mailservices, and basic keyboarding. Students will learn to format and create a business letter, personal letter and chart notes as well asidentify the different types of correspondence used in the medical office while displaying professionalism through written and verbalcommunications. (6.0 hours lecture/discussion per week).MA 133-- Electronic Health Records (3) Prerequisite: HIT 216, MA 130 and MA 140 with grades of “C” or higher. This course willallow the student to gain hands on experience of working in the medical office, by simulating real world administrative duties of themedical assistant. Students will be introduced to the electronic health record, as well as learn skills such as patient registration,scheduling, office management, insurance processing, patient care documentation and written orders. (3.0 hours lecture/ discussionper week).MA 140—MA Clinical Procedures I (6-7 *) Prerequisite: TPM 112 and MAT 068 with grades of “C” or higher or equivalent coursecomplete with a “C” or higher. Corequisite: MA 130This course introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical examinations as well aslearning how to obtain body measurements, vital signs, pulse oximetry and spirometry testing. Other topics include Infection controland medical asepsis, autoclaving instruments, learning to assist with pediatric examinations, safety in the medical office,electrocardiography, specimen collection and processing, hematology testing, dermal punctures, and phlebotomy. Four hourslecture/discussion and six hours of lab experience per week. * Certified phlebotomists may be eligible to register for 6 credit hours(3.5 hours lecture/discussion and 5 hours of lab experience per week).MA 135--Medical Law and Ethics (2) This course will start by covering topics that include the medical and legal aspects in healthcare, the physician/ patient/medical assistant relationship, the legal scope of medical assistants, professional and organizationalethics, and bioethical issues. This course includes the study of the fundamental principles related to human relations, selfimprovement, professional appearance and attitudes, limitations, and behaviors. Principles of individualized client care andetiquette of the medical practice are emphasized. (2.0 hours lecture/discussion per week).MA 230—MA Clinical Procedures II (4) Prerequisite: MA 130, MA 140 and HIT 216 with grades of “C” or higher.This course expands on the knowledge of the more complex procedures in the clinic setting such as introduction to administering,prescribing, dispensing medication, and administering immunization records. Additional topics include: emergencies in the medicaloffice and community, first aid procedures, CPR, minor surgical procedures, rehabilitation, nutrition, exercise and guidelines forgood health. (5.0 hours lecture discussion per week and seven hours lab experience per week).MA 233-- MA Externship (2.5) Prerequisite: MA 230, MA133 and MA 135 with grades of “C” or higher Program Director’s Consentrequired. Corequisite: MA 237. Program Director’s Consent required. This course requires the student, in the controlledenvironment of an approved externship site, to experience the hands-on applications of administrative, clinical, and professionalprocedures required. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge from the classroom and college medical laboratoryenvironment to the ambulatory healthcare environment. Requires 200 clock hours of supervised practical experience.MA 237--MA Externship Seminar (1) Prerequisite: MA 133, MA 135, and MA 230, with grades of “C” or better.Corequisite: MA 233This course will allow students to discuss what they have learned at the practicum site, as well as what qualitiesemployers look for in employees, identify the goal of a resume and cover letter. Additional topics: appropriate professional attireand appearance for an interview, the dos and don’ts in preparing for an interview and applying for a job. (2.0 hours oflecture/discussion per week).21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/202211

Important DatesMedical Assistant Informational Sessions - All sessions held via ZoomInterested applicants are required to attend one session within the year they are interested in applying. Toattend a session please email Kara Schreiner, Program Director/Faculty at medassist@kish.eduSpring 2022 Learning Sessions via zoom Wednesday, February 16th @ 12pmMonday, March 7th @ 12pmMonday, March 28th @ 12pmMonday, May 2nd @ 11:30amMonday, May 9th @ 11:30amMonday, May 16th @ 11:30amMandatory Orientation: Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 1pm-4pm, Only students who areprovisionally admitted to the program will be required/allowed to attend this meeting. Location and other detailswill be sent directly to those applicants.Disclaimer: All accepted Fall 2022 Medical Assistant students must attend the entireorientation. Failure to attend will automatically forfeit the applicant’s acceptance.21193 Malta Road Malta, Illinois 60150 815-825-2086 TTY: 815-825-9106 www.kish.edu Rev. 01/202212

Admission ProcessPlease read carefully and follow all directions and steps.Medical Assistant program applications are open February 15th for Fall admission. There are several time-consumingsteps that must be completed. Any applications r

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program aligns with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) standards and follows the Medial Assistant Program core curriculum. The Medical Assistant certificate provides students with a foundation in the skills, knowledge and hands on practice required to be eligible for the certification exam.