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Ivy Tech School of Health Sciences

Medical Assisting

Your Path to Becoming
a Critical Health Care Link

What You'll Learn

The Ivy Tech Medical Assisting program features many opportunities for hands-on experience. It offers workplace simulations in functioning patient exam rooms as well as a community externship. Students learn in labs set up for instruction in computer use, phlebotomy, lab skills and clinical skills. Courses focus on:

  • Patient care
  • Blood collection
  • Electrocardiograms
  • Vital signs
  • Injections
  • Medical coding
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical records

Career Options

Ivy Tech's Medical Assisting program prepares students for a variety of medical assistant careers.

Depending on the degree or certificate program and professional certification received, graduates can pursue jobs such as:

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

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC) Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Medical Assisting Next-Level Jobs icon CCMA Development Prep Medical Office Administration Next-Level Jobs icon Medical Scribe Professional Next-Level Jobs icon Outpatient Insurance Coding Next-Level Jobs icon
A Good Fit If...
  • You're seeking a degree for a career that requires confidence, compassion, critical thinking and manual dexterity
  • You already have a Medical Assisting Long-Term Certificate and want to build on it
  • You're seeking a certificate for an administrative assistant role that requires confidence, compassion, critical thinking and manual dexterity
  • You're interested in a credential you can build from to earn an associate degree
  • You're seeking a certificate for an administrative assistant role that requires confidence, compassion, critical thinking and manual dexterity
  • You're seeking a credential for a fast-paced medical assisting career that requires multi-tasking and good interpersonal communication
  • You're interested in a credential you can build from to earn a long-term certificate
  • You're seeking a role in the medical field that requires basic medical knowledge and strong keyboarding skills
  • You're seeking a role in the medical field that allows you to work independently and requires attention to detail, multi-tasking and critical thinking
Where Offered See 21 locations See 21 locations See 19 locations See 20 locations See 7 locations See 16 locations
Length of Program 60 credit hours
4 semesters
39 credit hours
2-3 semesters
6 credit hours
1 semester
18 credit hours
1-2 semesters
18 credit hours
1-2 semesters
18 credit hours
1-2 semesters
Cost2 $10,703 $6,957 $1,070 $3,211 $3,211 $3,211

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • You're seeking a degree for a career that requires confidence, compassion, critical thinking and manual dexterity
  • You already have a Medical Assisting Long-Term Certificate and want to build on it
See 21 locations 60 credit hours
4 semesters
$10,703
Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Medical Assisting Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You're seeking a certificate for an administrative assistant role that requires confidence, compassion, critical thinking and manual dexterity
  • You're interested in a credential you can build from to earn an associate degree
See 21 locations 39 credit hours
2-3 semesters
$6,957
Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
CCMA Development Prep
  • You're seeking a certificate for an administrative assistant role that requires confidence, compassion, critical thinking and manual dexterity
See 19 locations 6 credit hours
1 semester
$1,070
Medical Office Administration Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You're seeking a credential for a fast-paced medical assisting career that requires multi-tasking and good interpersonal communication
  • You're interested in a credential you can build from to earn a long-term certificate
See 20 locations 18 credit hours
1-2 semesters
$3,211
Medical Scribe Professional Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You're seeking a role in the medical field that requires basic medical knowledge and strong keyboarding skills
See 7 locations 18 credit hours
1-2 semesters
$3,211
Outpatient Insurance Coding Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You're seeking a role in the medical field that allows you to work independently and requires attention to detail, multi-tasking and critical thinking
See 16 locations 18 credit hours
1-2 semesters
$3,211

HOW TO APPLY

Future Students

Students interested in the Medical Assisting program must apply to Ivy Tech first using the Ivy Tech general application. In this application, apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Medical Assisting. Apply to Ivy Tech Now

Current Ivy Tech Students

After you've completed your prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Medical Assisting program through the online application for health science programs. Read More about How to Apply & Deadlines

Apply Now   View Application User Guide

Selective Admissions

The Medical Assisting program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the associate degree or technical certificate program will be accepted. Details vary according to campus. Learn More about Selective Admissions

In-Demand Career

Medical assistants are in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16% job growth between 2021 and 2031, a rate that's much faster than average. That projected growth means about 123,000 job openings nationwide each year.

Ivy Tech credentials can put you in a great position to fill those roles. In fact, some hospitals and doctor offices specifically seek Ivy Tech Medical Assisting program grads when hiring.

 

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree

  • Ivy Tech's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting degree program can prepare you to work as a medical assistant in a physician's office. Students learn from credentialed faculty with real-world experience, focusing on topics like:

    • Medical terminology
    • Roles of medical assistants
    • Clinical practice
    • Insurance coding
    • Electronic administrative practices
    • Laboratory techniques
    • Disease conditions

    The program offers medical assisting experience in simulated environments as well as real-world settings.

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The AAS in Medical Assisting degree requires 60 credit hours, or four semesters, to complete.

    Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your AAS

    One path toward an AAS degree is to complete a Medical Assisting Long-Term Certificate (previously called a technical certificate) offered by Ivy Tech while working toward the degree. The certificate is designed to provide gateways toward entry-level medical assisting careers existing in the local industry.

    Prep for CMA Certification

    This training prepares students to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for medical assistants.

    Courses

    The 60 required credit hours include:

    • 29 general education course credits
    • 30 program-specific course credits
    • 1 student success credit (college requirement)

    View Course Descriptions

    Search Upcoming Courses

    Career to Pursue

    After earning an AAS in Medical Assisting and certification through the AAMA, graduates can become Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs).

    Student Outcomes

    Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

    See SOs

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Long-Term Certificate known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

  • Ivy Tech's Medical Assisting Technical Certificate (TC) can prepare students to work in physician offices as medical administrative assistants. Students learn about:

    • Anatomy and physiology
    • Medical terminology
    • The role of the medical assistant
    • Clinical practice
    • Insurance coding
    • Electronic administrative practices
    • Pharmacology
    • Laboratory techniques

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The Medical Assisting TC requires 39 credit hours, or three semesters, to complete.

    FREE Through Next Level Jobs

    Medical Assisting is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Medical Assisting TC. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

    • Are an Indiana resident
    • Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
    • Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
    • Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*

    Learn more about Next Level Jobs

    *Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Medical Assisting TC are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing and physical exam.

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Medical Assisting, you can earn this long-term certificate on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level medical assisting careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.

    Prep for CMA Certification

    This training prepares students to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for medical administrative assistants.

    Courses

    The 39 required credit hours include:

    • 5 general education course credits
    • 33 program-specific course credits
    • 1 student success credit (college requirement)

    View Course Descriptions

    Search Upcoming Courses

    Career to Pursue

    After earning a Medical Assisting TC through Ivy Tech and certification through the AAMA, graduates can become Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs).

    Student Outcomes

    Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

    See SOs

    Close

Short-Term Certificates known as Certificates (CT)

  • Ivy Tech's Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Development Prep Certificate (CT) is a one-course credential. The program teaches students about:

    • Taking and recording vital signs
    • Preparing patients for exams
    • Educating patients
    • Assisting physicians during exams
    • Collecting and preparing lab specimens and tests
    • Administering blood draws, electrocardiograms (EKGs) and wound care
    • Performing medical office clinical and administrative duties

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The CCMA Development Prep CT requires one, 16-week course, or one semester, to complete.

    Prep for CCMA Certification

    This training can help students as they prepare to take the CCMA certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for medical administrative assistants. 

    Course

    The required course is MEAS 225 CCMA Workforce Development Prep.

    View Course Description

    Career to Pursue

    Ivy Tech's CCMA Development Prep CT can help prepare students for a career working in a physician's office as a CCMA.

    Class Format

    The CCMA Development Prep program course is presented in a traditional, in-person format.

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  • Ivy Tech's Medical Office Administration Certificate (CT) teaches students about:

    • Medical terminology
    • Medical assistant responsibilities
    • Clinical practice
    • Insurance coding
    • Electronic administration

    Students also take an elective course, with topics ranging from microbiology to Spanish.

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The Medical Office Administration CT at Ivy Tech requires 18 credit hours, or two semesters, to complete.

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn a Technical Certificate in Medical Assisting, or ultimately, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting, you can earn this short-term certificate on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level medical assisting careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.

    Prep for CMAA Certification

    This training prepares students to take the CMAA certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for medical administrative assistants. 

    Courses

    The 18 required credit hours include:

    View Course Descriptions

    Search Upcoming Courses

    Career to Pursue

    Graduates of the Ivy Tech Medical Office Administration CT program can pursue roles as a front office/registration clerk. These professionals work in physicians' offices and in outpatient registration areas.

    Student Outcomes

    Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

    See SOs

    Close
  • Ivy Tech's Medical Scribe Professional Certificate (CT) teaches students about:

    • Medical terminology
    • Anatomy and physiology
    • Medical scribe responsibilities

    The CT program also includes an internship.

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The Ivy Tech Medical Scribe Professional CT program requires 18 credit hours, or two semesters, to complete.

    FREE Through Next Level Jobs

    Medical Scribe Professional is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Medical Scribe Professional CT. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

    • Are an Indiana resident
    • Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
    • Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
    • Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*

    Learn more about Next Level Jobs

    *Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Medical Scribe Professional CT are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing and physical exam.

    Prep for AMSP Certification

    This training can help students as they prepare to take the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP) exam through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG).  An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for medical scribe professionals. 

    Courses

    The Medical Scribe Professional CT's 18 required credit hours include:

    View Course Descriptions

    Search Upcoming Courses

    Class Formats

    Medical Scribe Professional CT courses are available through 100% online instruction. Courses also are available a traditional, in-person format as well as through hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction. 

    Career to Pursue

    This short-term certificate prepares students for a career as a medical scribe, working in physicians' offices and emergency rooms.

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  • Ivy Tech's Outpatient Insurance Coding Certificate (CT) focuses on subjects such as:

    • Anatomy and physiology
    • Medical terminology
    • Insurance coding
    • Insurance claims processing

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The Ivy Tech Outpatient Insurance Coding CT requires 18 credit hours, or two semesters, to complete.

    FREE Through Next Level Jobs

    Outpatient Insurance Coding is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Outpatient Insurance Coding CT. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

    • Are an Indiana resident
    • Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
    • Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
    • Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*

    Learn more about Next Level Jobs

    *Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Outpatient Insurance Coding short-term certificate are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing and physical exam.

    Prep for CBCS Certification

    This training can help students as they prepare to take the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for outpatient coding professionals. 

    Courses

    The Outpatient Insurance Coding CT's 18 credit hours include:

    View Course Descriptions

    Search Upcoming Courses

    Class Formats

    Courses are available in a traditional, in-person format as well as through hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction. 

    Career to Pursue

    Graduates of this certificate program can seek jobs in outpatient billing and coding, working in physicians' offices and in outpatient medical settings.

    Student Outcomes

    Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

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Program Details

Medical Assisting is offered at 26 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus CCMA Development Prep CT Medical Office Administration CT Medical Scribe Professional CT Outpatient Insurance Coding CT Medical Assisting TC Medical Assisting AAS
Anderson X X X
Batesville X
Bloomington X X X X
Columbus X X X X X
Elkhart X X
Evansville X X X X
Fort Wayne X X X X
Franklin X X
Hamilton County X X X X
Indianapolis X X X X X
Kokomo X X X X X
Kosciusko County (Warsaw) X X
Lafayette X X X X X
Lake County at Crown Point X X X X X
Lawrenceburg X X X
Logansport X X X X
Madison X X X X X
Marion X X X
Michigan City X X X X X X
Muncie X X X
Plainfield X X
Richmond X X X X X X
Sellersburg X X X X X X
South Bend X X X X X
Terre Haute X X X X
Valparaiso X X X X X X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Is Medical Assisting Right for Me?

Medical assisting can be a good fit for people interested in serving as an important link between medical providers and patients. Successful medical assisting students and professionals typically have strengths and traits such as:

  • Confidence
  • Compassion
  • Critical thinking 
  • Manual dexterity
  • Written and verbal communication 
  • Multi-tasking
  • Detail-oriented

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits and program details above, medical assisting may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

Apply Now   Request More Info

 

The Medical Assisting program is a rewarding but intensive degree program. Please review the following requirements and expectations prior to submitting an application. 

Time Commitment

The Medical Assisting associate degree program is a large commitment. Students must be enrolled as full-time students with daytime courses. Students may also need to schedule additional general education courses each semester. It is essential that you plan for the same amount of study time as class time per week. Medical Assisting course schedules and assignment due dates will not be adjusted to accommodate individual work schedules. Some Medical Assisting degree and certificate programs require summer coursework.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all course meetings. Attendance is necessary to maximize student-learning opportunities. Students who are absent are responsible for missed material. Clinical courses require that the student be present to effectively evaluate successful achievement of clinical course objectives and concepts, as clinical course objectives cannot be accomplished or evaluated outside the clinical setting. There are no make-up sessions for missed clinical hours; therefore, regular clinical attendance is mandatory for successful clinical course and program completion.

Students will be required to provide their own transportation to and from clinical sites. Schedules vary based on campus. Please reach out to your campus of interest to learn more about meeting times and dates.

Mandatory Drug and Criminal Background Screenings

Required documentation of immunity to communicable/infectious diseases and background/drug screenings prepare students to meet the requirements of healthcare facilities to allow for clinical placement.

Additional Considerations

Students with disabilities are required to contact the college Disabilities Support Staff at the campus of interest for assistance in requesting accommodations (if applicable).

Financial Aid

Connect with the Financial Aid team at your home campus to find out if you can receive financial aid for the program of your choice. Make sure that you have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the established deadlines to be considered for financial aid assistance.

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Prerequisite Courses for Medical Assisting

Completion of the following required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher is required for admission to the associate degree and technical certificate tracks in the Medical Assisting program:

  • APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I
  • HLHS 101 Medical Terminology

Students pursing one of the certificates (CTs) in Medical Assisting are not required to complete any prerequisite courses prior to joining the program.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Medical Assisting Courses

Descriptions of medical assisting courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar. 

Search for Upcoming Classes

If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Class Formats

Depending on the degree or certificate program, medical assisting students may take courses in a traditional, in-person format as well as through hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction. Medical Scribe Professional and Outpatient Insurance Coding short-term certificate students have the option of 100% online instruction.

Step 1

Apply to Ivy Tech

Students interested in the Medical Assisting program must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete requirements for admission to the college. During this application, you should apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Medical Assisting. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to a health science program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses for the Medical Assisting program after admission to the college and before applying to the program itself.

Apply to Ivy Tech

Step 2

Apply to the Medical Assisting Program

Following completion of prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Medical Assisting program through the online application for health science programs. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 out of a 4.0 scale at the end of the spring semester in order to be accepted.

Please note that the Medical Assisting program is a selective admission program, which means there are a limited number of spots each year.

The Medical Assisting program begins each fall and spring, depending on the campus. The application windows are as follows:

Program Start Application Window
Fall Term (August) March 15 to May 15
Spring Term (January) August 15 to October 15
Winter Term (November) Offered at Select Locations (ask your local campus for more info)

Filling Out the Medical Assisting Online Application

Apply To Medical Assisting   View Application User Guide

Before you begin:

  • If you are not a current Ivy Tech Community College student, please Apply Now. You will need a C# (Ivy Tech student ID number) and Ivy Tech single sign-on login credentials in order to apply.
  • Gather all required or optional documentation that you will need to upload into the system. View more about requirements here. You will have the ability to save your application in progress until you are able to secure documentation.
  • If you are transferring from another institution, please make sure that your transcripts are evaluated at least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline.

    Frequently Asked Questions

How to Complete the Medical Assisting Application:

  1. Go to https://apps.ivytech.edu/apply/NursingAndHealthScience
  2. Log in using your Ivy Tech credentials.
  3. Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
  4. Select the programs and campuses you would like to be considered as an applicant. You can select up to three different programs and three different campuses. (Some students choose to apply to multiple programs within the School of Health Sciences.)
  5. You must meet all of the prerequisites for a program in order to submit your application. If you receive a message indicating that you do not meet the prerequisites, then please remove that program selection in order to proceed with the application.
  6. Upload any necessary documents.
  7. Make sure grades in the system are accurate. If not, please contact your home campus registrar or advisor.
  8. You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite for the program.
  9. Once complete, submit your application.
  10. You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
  11. Once you have submitted your application, you have the option to reopen it to make changes.

    Note: DO NOT USE THE “BACK” function on your computer. Use the navigation pane at the side of the page to navigate.

APPLY NOW

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the Health Sciences and Nursing application process, watch the below video, read the FAQ, or contact your campus of interest.

Offers of Admission

Students can select up to three programs and three campuses each on the application. Offers of acceptance are for a specific program and campus. The offers are determined through eight rounds of auto-selection and six rounds of manual selection.

If a student is accepted, they will receive an email from the online application system to their Ivy Tech email account offering a seat in the program. Offers are emailed beginning within one week of the application close date and continue until program capacity is met or one week before the start of semester classes. Each round of offers begins at 6:00 am and applicants have until 11:59 pm the following day to either accept or reject an offer.

Depending on their rank and offers, a student could potentially receive multiple offers. Once one offer is accepted, the student is immediately withdrawn from all other offers and will be contacted by the chair or dean of the program with information about the program orientation date, time, and location.

If a student fails to respond, then the offer expires. If a student rejects an offer three (3) times, the application is removed from the auto-selection application pool but will then be available for manual selection rounds that occur later in the process.

Students do have the ability to withdraw an application at any point during the admission cycle. However, once an application is withdrawn, another one cannot be submitted until the next application cycle.

After You're Accepted

If you are accepted into the program—first off, congratulations!—you will be required to attend an orientation session at your local campus prior to beginning classes. An email will be sent following your acceptance with details about the session.

What If I Don’t Get Admitted?

The Medical Assisting program does not maintain a waitlist. Non-admitted applicants can reapply in the next application cycle, but we recommend that they meet with an advisor to begin planning and preparing for the reapplication process. Advisors can also assist students in exploring other programs of interest in Ivy Tech’s School of Health Sciences if they have applied several times and have not been accepted into the program.

What is Selective Admission? 

The Medical Assisting program is a selective admissions program for students pursuing the associate degree or technical certificate (TC). This means we can only accept a small number of students each year. 

Weighted Point System

A weighted point system is used to evaluate applicants for admission. Student applications are assigned points based on their grades in prerequisite courses. Point totals for applicants receiving admission offers will vary between campuses. Point totals are not shared.

General Education Weighted Point System

When multiple course attempts are reported on applicant transcripts (including transcripts from other colleges and universities), the highest earned grade of the first three attempts will be used for the selection decision score through the application period. Points for courses transferred from other institutions will be awarded based on the grade recorded on the transcript, provided transfer credit appears on the Ivy Tech transcript.

Course A B C D/F
APHY 101 30 20 10 0
HLHS 101 30 20 10 0
Total General Education Points Possible = 60

 

Prepare for National Certification

Through the Ivy Tech Medical Assisting program, students can prepare to take certification exams for their selected roles, from organizations including:

  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG)

Many employers in the industry require these types of credentials for medical assistant roles.

Local Program Contacts & Info

Contact

Anna Sanchez Buckley
Program Chair
asanchez19@ivytech.edu

Medical Assisting Education Review Board’s Annual Reporting

The Medical Assisting technical certification program for Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend/Elkhart campus is located at the Elkhart County location. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

The medical assisting program has a certification exam pass rate of 80 percent for the 2023 graduate first-time exam takers, which is well above the required credentialing exam pass rate of 60 percent. The five-year average for the exam passage rate for the years 2019-2023 is 84%.

Questions About the Program?

Future Students

If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.

Current Students

Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Medical Assisting program and your certificate and degree options.

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  • 1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
  • 2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.