Convenient Scheduling with One Course a Month

At Brown Mackie College — Quad Cities, you don't need to wait for a traditional "Fall Start." Because our students aren't always living "traditional" lives we offer new starts each month with day or evening classes that fit your schedule. Each class lasts one month. There's no need to divide your time and energy between coursework and exams for multiple courses. We keep the focus on one course, one subject at a time to help you succeed.

Small Classes, Personal Attention

The difference at Brown Mackie College — Quad Cities is personal attention. We focus on individuals, not numbers. We keep class sizes small to enable you to receive the individual attention you need from instructors. Our community is one that fosters interaction among students and our faculty and staff members are committed to helping you succeed.

Professional Preparation

Our programs are practical and skill based. Our goal is to prepare you to pursue an entry-level position in the field of your study. Our classes and coursework integrate real world experiences to give you the technical skills and the professional approach you'll need to enter the workforce.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Accreditation

Accredited Member, ACICS

Medical Assistant - Diploma or Associate's

The medical assistant program provides graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting.

The program prepares graduates for positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager through course work in:

• Medical office administration
• Clinical procedures
• Pharmacology
• Business principles
• Computer operations

Medical Office Management - Diploma

The Medical Office Management Diploma program provides instruction in the basic skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting. Graduates are prepared for positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager.

Students in the program explore introductory through advanced medical terminology, medical administration and management practices, diagnostic and procedural coding, anatomy and physiology and pharmacology. The program also covers business communications and microcomputer applications, data entry, keyboarding, records maintenance, medical insurance, billing and coding.

In the final course, students participate in an externship that allows them to apply the managerial skills acquired through the program. Externship sites include clinics, physician's offices and other appropriate health care environments.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Brown Mackie College - Quad Cities.