Medical Assisting (Long-term Certificate)
Ivy Tech Community College
Goshen, Indiana
Certificate
Hybrid
Program Details
Program Length
39 credits (about 13 months)
Program Cost
$6,633
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The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College provides students with essential skills in patient care, blood collection, and medical coding, preparing them for diverse roles in health care.
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
- Lab instruction in computer use, phlebotomy, and 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:
- Prepares students for medical assistant careers
- Helps students obtain professional certifications like CMA and CCMA
Career Growth:
- Projected 16% job growth for medical assistants between 2021 and 2031
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Competencies in medical terminology, clinical practice, insurance coding, and laboratory techniques
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
- Lab instruction in computer use, phlebotomy, and 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:
- Prepares students for medical assistant careers
- Helps students obtain professional certifications like CMA and CCMA
Career Growth:
- Projected 16% job growth for medical assistants between 2021 and 2031
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Competencies in medical terminology, clinical practice, insurance coding, and laboratory techniques
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana, is part of the statewide Ivy Tech system, the largest public postsecondary institution in Indiana. The college offers a variety of programs and degrees, focusing on accessible and affordable education tailored to meet the community's workforce needs.
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