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Medical Assisting

 

Program Description

Are you ready for a fast-paced, rewarding career in healthcare? Medical Assisting puts you in the center of patient care — working alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to make a real impact.

In our Medical Assisting program, you’ll gain the skills to:

  • Take and record vital signs and medical histories
  • Prepare patients for exams and assist during procedures
  • Perform tests like electrocardiograms (EKGs), spirometry, urinalysis, glucose and A1C testing, cholesterol panels, and rapid diagnostic screenings
  • Give injections, perform phlebotomy (blood draws), and assist in minor office surgeries
  • Apply ICD-10 and CPT coding for accurate documentation and billing
  • Register patients, manage appointments, and submit insurance claims electronically
  • Handle medical billing, insurance processing, and administrative record-keeping
  • Educate patients and explain treatment procedures clearly

You won’t just learn the basics. Our program includes specialty training in pediatrics, cardiology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, dermatology, gastroenterology, and more — giving you a well-rounded education for today’s healthcare settings.

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to sit for the AAMA Certifying Exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), one of the most in-demand healthcare credentials nationwide.

Whether you dream of working in a clinic, urgent care center, public health agency, medical lab, or specialty practice, Medical Assisting is your first step into a healthcare career with endless possibilities.

Career Opportunities

Average Salary $43,400 Idaho  $44,200 National

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94% Five Year Placement Rate

  • Medical offices with administrative and clinical responsibilities
  • Urgent care facilities
  • Clinics and outpatient centers
  • Public health agencies
  • Laboratories

 

Financial Aid Options

Program -specific scholarships are available

Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS)

Idaho LAUNCH Eligible Program

Program Overview

The Â鶹´«Ã½AV Medical Assisting Program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare.

  • Flexible Start Dates: Students are admitted each August and January.
  • Learning Options: Choose from traditional seated classes or hybrid/online courses for greater flexibility.
  • Class Size: We admit up to 20 students each year, ensuring personalized instruction and hands-on learning.
  • Location: Classes and labs are held in the
  • Accreditation: The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs LogoCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350

Degree Options

ISU’s Medical Assisting Program has two paths to choose from. One is an Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC). The other an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. After successfully completing the requirements for the ITC, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to sit for the AAMA National Exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Graduates of the ITC option will have the opportunity to continue their education in pursuit of the AAS. This degree will segue nicely from the AAS to a bachelor’s in health science, or Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Our program provides lab equipment and supplies that are based on industry standards and is taught by highly experienced instructors.

Many, but not all, of the MA core classes will have both a seated, and an online option. Students who choose the online option for clinical courses will be required to be present in the lab periodically to complete competency check-offs.

Intermediate Technical Certificate: Medical Assisting (1 year)

 

Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science (2.5 years)

 

Bachelor of Applied Science (4+ years)

Bachelor of Science in Health Science (4+ years)

Minimum Test Scores

rSAT Math: 430
ACT Math: 16
ALEKS Math: 14