Malcolm X College

The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Accounting is the study of basic accounting skills. Completion of the program can lead to various levels of accounting positions in accounting firms, retail stores, manufacturing, service business, and small business employment as a junior member of an accounting staff, estimator, credit analyst, budget or general accountant, bank teller, and accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk.

Malcolm X College's certificate program for Basic Nursing Assistants (BNA) prepares students to work in the health care industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Students are introduced to the discipline of nursing and the basic approaches to patient care. The role of the CNA as an assistant to the licensed nurse and member of the health care team is studied and practiced in the classroom, simulation laboratory, and clinical setting. Upon successful completion of all components of the program, the graduate must pass the state competency exam to become certified as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Illinois.

The Dental Hygiene AAS degree program educates students to provide preventive oral health care services to patients. Major responsibilities include assessing a patient’s health history, examining the teeth and oral structures, removing plaque biofilm, calculus and stain from the teeth, taking intraoral radiographs and educating patients in oral self-care practices. Graduates are prepared to pass national, regional and state board licensing exams required for dental hygiene licensure. Employment opportunities include working in private dental offices, managed-care facilities, public health clinics, education, business and/or research.

The A.A.S. degree program in Radiography is the study of the theory, technical skills, patient care, and techniques necessary to use radiation in the diagnosis of disease. Completion of the program can lead to employment as an X-ray technologist or radiographer in private and public hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. The A.A.S. degree in Radiography provides the necessary professional skills, progressive maturity, and the intellectual, social, and emotional values necessary for a graduate to be a trustworthy member of a healthcare team.

The Advanced Certificate program for Medical Assisting prepares students to become multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures in a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, or other medical setting.

The Medical Billing program is designed to provide the student with the suitable education and hands-on skills necessary for entry-level positions as medical insurance billers for offices, clinics, billing services, and other facilities.

The Medical Coding Program-Advanced Certificate is intended to provide the student with the necessary education and hands-on skills required for entry-level positions as medical coders for a variety of healthcare settings. The students learn ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS Level II guidelines and apply them while coding various coding scenarios including inpatient records, outpatient visits, operative reports, and other healthcare records. The students utilize 3M encoder software in both basic and advanced coding courses in order to master their coding skills and smoothly transition to their entry-level healthcare careers. In addition, the students participate in the planned and supervised clinical affiliations in medical facilities. Our stackable degree path allows students to apply all credits earned in the Medical Billing-BC program to the Medical Coding-AC program. Upon the completion of the Medical Coding-AC, the students can then pursue a degree towards an Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology. Job opportunities for medical coders include outpatient and inpatient coding positions, leader coder positions, and after gaining of a few years of experience supervisory and consulting positions.

This Advanced Certificate program in Pharmacy Technology prepares students for employment as Pharmacy Technicians. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. They may perform many of the same duties as pharmacists, but all technicians’ work must be checked by a pharmacist before medication is dispensed. While Pharmacy Technicians can work everywhere pharmacists work, some state laws may limit the duties they perform.

This is a one-semester certificate program which leads to certification through the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), and the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT). The phlebotomist is an entry level health care worker. The position is responsible for drawing both venous and arterial blood specimens from patients and sending blood to the laboratory. In some cases, physician approval is required. Phlebotomists serve as the direct link between the patient and the laboratory. The laboratory technologist relies on the integrity and accuracy of the phlebotomist in procuring the proper specimens. Accurate diagnosis of a patient’s condition can depend on quality work. Phlebotomists can further their education and become laboratory technicians or technologists.

The Advanced Certificate program in Practical Nursing provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Graduates of the practical nursing program meet the educational requirements for the NCLEX-PN exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates of the program may transfer their credits to an associate or bachelor degree nursing program. If more applicants apply than the program can accept, the most qualified applicants will be accepted.

The Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care will offer the study of theory and techniques instrumental in diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. It will prepare the students to become a well-rounded professional and competent advanced respiratory therapist. The graduate will be eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist and the advanced level respiratory care practitioner examination to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Successful completion of the program can lead to employment as a respiratory therapist in hospitals, clinics or home settings or branch off into research, sales, education or other career opportunities.

This degree provides child development theory and practice for students who intend to go straight to work as a teacher or teacher assistant in a public or private pre-school program, child-care center or nursery school.

The Advanced Certificate program for EMT II Paramedic is awarded to the student that successfully completes the Paramedic Core Curriculum. Courses run for three consecutive semesters starting each fall. Applications are accepted the previous spring. Successful completion of the core curriculum provides eligibility to take the licensing examination offered by the Illinois Department of Public Health or the National Registry of EMTs.

​​In addition to the Advanced Certificate, Malcolm X College offers the only paramedic program in the City of Chicago and is one of the few colleges in Illinois to offer an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in this professional specialty. Successful completion of the Paramedic Core Curriculum, in addition to complementary general education courses, enables the paramedic student to attain an AAS degree. Completion of the degree can broaden the student’s marketability as well as provide a strong basis for continued professional learning.

The Fire Science Management degree is designed to concentrate on management and officer training with a target population of those who are already employed in a fire service and particularly addressing the specific higher education needs of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).

The Fire Service Operations degree focuses on fire suppression and prevention and general emergency response operations with a target population of the college student interested in a career in emergency and fire service but not yet employed by a department.

The Advanced Certificate program in Web Development prepares students for entry-level positions as Web site editors, developers, or designers. Students acquire an understanding of programming principles and languages incorporated in Web pages, and become proficient in HTML and related technologies. This program will also be useful to individuals whose job duties have expanded to include web site responsibilities or who wish to develop web pages for their businesses. ​ ​

The Web Development AAS program prepares students for entry-level positions in website design, development, and administration. Students will learn various programming principles, languages, and web technologies to effectively create and deploy dynamic websites. Students will also learn how to integrate web and database servers to increase the productivity and interactivity of a website. Potential job opportunities for students in this program include web designer, web developer, e-commerce manager, web technician, or web server administrator.​