The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College provides training in essential skills like patient care, blood collection, electrocardiograms, vital signs, injections, medical coding, electronic charting, and medical records. Students gain practical experience through workplace simulations and community externship opportunities, while receiving instruction in computer use, phlebotomy, lab skills, and clinical skills. Career options for graduates include becoming a 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 certificates with varying costs. The Long-Term Certificate (TC) is priced at $6,633. There are also several Short-Term Certificates (CT) available. The CCMA Development Prep costs $1,020, while the Medical Office Administration, Medical Scribe Professional, and Outpatient Insurance Coding 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:
- Associate Degree - Career-Ready Degree: 60 credit hours, 4 semesters
- 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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