The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College provides students with essential skills in patient care, blood collection, electrocardiograms, vital signs, injections, medical coding, electronic charting, and medical records. Students benefit from hands-on experience through workplace simulations, community externship opportunities, and instruction in computer use, phlebotomy, lab skills, and clinical skills. Career options upon completion of the program include Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Front office/registration clerk, Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP), and Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
The Medical Assisting Certificate program at Ivy Tech Community College offers a variety of options with different costs. The Long-Term Certificate (TC) is priced at $6,633. For those interested in Short-Term Certificates (CT), the costs vary. The CCMA Development Prep is $1,020, while the Medical Office Administration, Medical Scribe Professional, and Outpatient Insurance Coding programs each cost $3,061. Please be aware that program availability can differ by location.
The program length options for the Medical Assisting Certificate program at Ivy Tech Community College are:
- Long-Term Certificate - Technical Certificate (TC): 39 credit hours, 2-3 semesters
- Short-Term Certificates - Certificates (CT):
- CCMA Development Prep: 6 credit hours, 1 semester
- Medical Office Administration: 18 credit hours, 1-2 semesters
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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Program Cost
PRogram Length
Delivery Method
Certificate
$6,633 for TC, $1,020-$3,061 for CT
39 credit hours, 2-3 semesters
Hybrid
Award Type
Progam Cost
Certificate
$6,633 for TC, $1,020-$3,061 for CT
Program Length
Delivery Method
39 credit hours, 2-3 semesters
Hybrid