Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College provides students with essential skills for medical care and administration. With a focus on practical training and career readiness, the program offers hands-on experience in various clinical tasks and prepares students for professional certifications. Students can pursue different degree types and explore diverse career options upon completion.

Key Skills Taught:
- Patient care
- Blood collection
- Electrocardiograms
- Vital signs
- Injections
- Medical coding
- Electronic charting
- Medical records

Career Options:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Front office/registration clerk
- Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Program Features:
- Hands-on experience in patient exam rooms
- Community externship opportunities
- Comprehensive lab instruction in various clinical skills

Degree Types Offered:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting
- Long-Term Certificate (TC) in CCMA Development Prep, Medical Office Administration, Medical Scribe Professional, Outpatient Insurance Coding

Outcome Preparation:
- Equips students for medical assistant careers
- Prepares students for professional certifications like CMA and CCMA

Career Growth:
- High demand for medical assistants with 16% job growth projected between 2021 and 2031

Program Learning Outcomes:
- Competencies in medical terminology, clinical practice, insurance coding, and laboratory techniques