International Business College Medical Assistant Indianapolis, Indiana

This program provides comprehensive training in a range of medical skills, from administering injections to managing patient records and conducting lab tests. Students will also benefit from hands-on training in simulated medical laboratory classrooms, an 8-week externship, and preparation for the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant exam.

Skills Taught:
- Performing injections
- Administering medications
- Running medical lab tests
- Filing medical records
- Managing and scheduling patients
- Maintaining medical records using office systems
- Assisting physicians during exams
- Operating basic medical equipment
- Applying aseptic techniques
- Recording vital signs
- Giving injections
- Performing venipuncture
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Conducting various lab tests
- Updating medical records
- Processing insurance forms

Program Features:
- Hands-on training in simulated medical laboratory classrooms
- Equipped with medical equipment found in physicians' offices
- 8-week externship for practical experience
- Preparation for the AAMA Certified Medical Assistant exam

Outcomes:
- Achieved a 94.00% job placement rate for graduates in 2020.

The Medical Assistant program at International Business College in Indianapolis, IN, has a comprehensive cost structure. The tuition per semester is $7,850. Additional costs include an application fee of $50, a tuition deposit of $50, and a confirmation deposit of $50. Students also need to account for a residence fee per semester of $2,780 and a residence reservation fee of $100. Estimated costs for books and supplies for completing the program are around $2,381, and lab fees per semester are $640. The total estimated cost for tuition, fees, books, and other charges by the school for the Medical Assistant program is approximately $36,391. Please note that these costs apply to students entering the program between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The program is a 16-month Associate of Applied Science degree program.