The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College equips students with essential skills in patient care, blood collection, electrocardiograms, medical coding, and more. The program offers hands-on experience, community externship opportunities, and prepares students for careers as Certified Medical Assistants, Clinical Medical Assistants, and other related roles. Students can pursue an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting or various Long-Term Certificates. The program focuses on preparing students for professional certifications and future career growth, as the demand for medical assistants is expected to grow by 16% from 2021 to 2031. Program learning outcomes cover competencies in medical terminology, clinical practice, insurance coding, and laboratory techniques.
The medical assisting certificate at Ivy Tech takes 39 credit hours, 2-3 semesters, to complete.
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution, offering a variety of programs at affordable tuition rates.
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