Idaho State University Medical Assisting Pocatello, Idaho

The Medical Assisting Program at Idaho State University equips students with essential skills to assist physicians in patient care and ensure the efficient operation of medical offices. Graduates can specialize in various medical fields and handle clinical, administrative, and management tasks.

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Key Skills Taught:

• Assisting physicians in patient care
• Managing medical office tasks
• Recording vital signs and medical histories
• Performing basic lab procedures
• Specializing in different medical areas
• Handling public interactions and insurance processing
• Managing clerical tasks in medical settings

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Program Features:

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Eligibility for AAMA Certifying exam for CMA (AAMA) credential
• Diverse career opportunities in medical settings
• Small program size, admitting 18 students annually
• Offers an Associate of Applied Science degree
• High employment rate with average income of $36,240 - $45,000 in Idaho

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For more information, contact ctech@isu.edu or call 208-282-2800.

The Medical Assisting program at Idaho State University is an Associate of Applied Science degree program that takes 2 years to complete.

Idaho State University (ISU) is a public research university located in Pocatello, Idaho. 

It was founded in 1901 as the Academy of Idaho and has since grown to offer more than 250 programs at its main campus and locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls.