Medical Assisting

Admission Requirements

MTI requires all applicants to the school to provide proof of a high school diploma, recognized equivalency certificate, or documentation of home school completion with the exception of CDL Training Course students. If the validity of the diploma is in question the admissions representative will review the most recently published diploma mill list to confirm whether or not we are able to accept the students diploma for enrollment. If it is determined that the diploma is not valid, admission to the program will be denied.

All Programs:

• A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school.
• Completed Health Affidavit/Screening.
• Valid driver's license, state issued ID, or United States passport is required.
• Must be 17 to enroll, must be 18 upon graduation. (Excluding CDL Course)

Admission Procedures

Admissions procedures for MTI include:

• A visit to the school.
• A personal interview with an authorized representative of the school.
• Payment of the registration fee, if applicable, must be paid by the first day of class unless otherwise authorized. Payment of the registration fee secures a student's seat in a class, with the exception of the BNA program. There are a limited number of seats in the BNA program and these seats are filled by those who pay their tuition and fees in full first. All other tuition and fees must be paid on the first day of class unless otherwise authorized.
• Any student that declines loan amounts offered (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and/or Plus Loans) which results in an out of pocket expense, will be required to pay that balance in full prior to their start date unless otherwise authorized.

Trial Enrollment Period: Students who enroll will be offered an opportunity to attend our programs for up to three days without incurring a financial obligation, excluding the registration fee, the D.O.T. Physical and D.O.T. Drug Screen for CDL students, and Background Check for Basic Nursing Assistant students. Any student who officially or unofficially withdraws from school within three (3) class days of the official start date of the program will not be considered to have started school, no credit will be earned, and their tuition obligation and cost of course materials will be waived. Cosmetology and Medical Assisting require a two-week trial enrollment period before being admitted as regular students.

35 Weeks/765 Clock Hours which includes 225 Externship Hours / 135 Additional Outside Clock Hours / 26.5 Semester Credits. Springfield, IL: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. East Peoria, IL and Moline, IL: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Module 6, the externship module (last 10 weeks), may require attendance during day time hours. The maximum number of students in a typical classroom is 35 and 20 in lab. Externship will always be taken last; all other modules can be taken in any order.

• Fundamental of Medical Assisting with Communication (60 lecture / 40 supervised lab / 25 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): A survey of medical assisting occupations and their education and certification requirements, furnishing the student with theory and practical applications of medical assisting basics, including clinical, office management, keyboarding, and medical terminology. Students will gain an introduction to Integrated Electronic Health Records and to the communication skills required of a Medical Assistant, including effective public speaking.
• Clinical Office Management & Emergency Preparedness (75 lecture / 25 supervised lab / 25 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): Familiarizes the student with human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology as it applies to specific body systems, covering functions and diseases including symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications, with a focus on drugs used for specific systems. Includes assisting with the physical exam, use of EMR, HIPAA compliance, and hands-on instruction with Integrated Electronic Health Records. The clinical section focuses on assisting with eye, ear, nose, and throat; minor surgeries; emergency preparedness; the clinical lab; radiology and nutrition.
• Medical Insurance & Laboratory Processing (75 lecture / 25 supervised lab / 25 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): Continues human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology and drug study. Students will learn laboratory tasks routinely performed in the medical facility, collecting and handling specimens, microbiological principles, and hematology. Students will learn telephone techniques, medical records, and different types of medical insurance. The clinical section focuses on the reproductive system procedures as well as microbiology, urinalysis and hematology.
• Medical Coding & Phlebotomy (75 lecture / 25 supervised lab / 25 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): Continues human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and drug study. Students will complete instructional work and competencies regarding diagnosis and procedural coding, become proficient in 12-lead ECG hook-ups and troubleshooting, learn to recognize normal and abnormal ECGs and common major arrhythmias, perform pulmonary function testing, and become proficient in phlebotomy.
• Med Finance, Med Law & Ethics, Dosages & Calculation (75 lecture / 25 supervised lab / 25 additional outside clock hours / 4 credits): The student will gain an understanding of the chronic and acutely ill mental health patient, common psychiatric disorders, prescription labels, pharmacology math, measurement systems and dosage calculations, and billing/finance procedures. The clinical portion focuses on assisting with the life specialties, physical therapy, and patient education, plus medical law, ethics and bioethics.
• Externship (225 clock hours externship / 5 credits): Required for all students and must be completed to be eligible for graduation. To qualify, a student must meet a 2.0 G.P.A., pass all competencies, and have an overall attendance of 90% in his or her medical courses. All work is performed under the direct supervision of licensed medical personnel at the site. Externs are not entitled to compensation.
• Externship Review Class (40 lecture / 10 additional outside clock hours / 1.5 credits): This course will focus on employment preparation, professionalism development and certification exam review.

Each student will be provided the Hep B Vaccine, if needed, beginning in the first 10 weeks of class. Students will be asked to provide their own white shoes (clean, with no writing) as well as a watch with a second hand.

Method of Payment

• Option 1: To obtain a personal loan, or pay by cash or check (there is a fee for checks returned for any reason).
• Option 2: Apply for Financial Aid (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc.)
• Option 3: Obtain outside scholarships and/or grants from state and/or local agencies
• Option 4: Pay with a credit card (we accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover)

MTI does not charge interest on self-pay balances payable to the school.

For Students Using VA Benefits

Midwest Technical Institute will not take any of the four following actions toward any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Ch. 33) or Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while their payment from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is pending to the educational institution:

• Prevent enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee;
• Require they secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

Total program tuition is $17,173 (tuition only; any fees billed separately).

Career Placement

The respective Program Director at MTI can provide assistance to currently enrolled students and graduates. Services include job placement assistance and guidance to students and graduates as they seek employment. If the student/graduate is planning to work in another state, the student/graduate is advised that each state has its own requirements. MTI cannot and does not guarantee a student can or will be licensed or registered for employment in any specific state and cannot and does not guarantee a student will obtain employment or will obtain a minimum starting wage. No one at MTI is authorized by the school to make any such guarantees. Students attending and graduating from MTI are responsible themselves to prepare and submit employment applications to prospective employers.

As a vocational school, general development is appropriate to the level of education MTI provides. Each program teaches life skills such as resume writing, professionalism, interview skills, etc., which will prepare the students for successful employment. Students are assisted with life skills, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills as needed.

Student Services

As a vocational school, general development is appropriate to the level of education MTI provides. Students are assisted with life skills, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills as needed.

Advising

Advice is available to students through academic and administrative personnel. The faculty and staff at MTI are professional men and women who are willing to devote the necessary time to students who seek individualized assistance. Each instructor is available to help a student resolve academic problems which may prohibit satisfactory progress. The respective Program Director may be consulted with any questions or concerns pertaining to a student's education.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center facilities are available to students during regularly scheduled class hours under the supervision of an instructor. Books, periodicals, and reference material are to be used on school property only.

Housing

MTI will assist any student desiring to find housing while attending our school. Our student services department has a list of realtors and landlords.

Student Success Specialist (SSS)

The Student Success Specialist will have current listings for daycare listings, local housing, food banks, health and wellness, mental health resources, and transportation help.