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)
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
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
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.
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.
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:
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.)*
*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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.)*
*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:
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.
Close
Ivy Tech's Outpatient Insurance Coding Certificate (CT) focuses on subjects such as:
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.)*
*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:
Outpatient Insurance Coding 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
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.
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.
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
Students will be required to complete a background screening, drug screening, and required vaccinations (including COVID) upon acceptance into the program.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
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.
Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
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.)
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.
Upload any necessary documents.
Make sure grades in the system are accurate. If not, please contact your home campus registrar or advisor.
You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite for the program.
Once complete, submit your application.
You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
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.
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.
The Anderson campus has a 87.50% credentialing board exam pass rate. These outcomes are from the 2018 cohort as reported on the 2020 annual report form. Retention: Total percentage from 2019 admission cohort/s was 80%
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Bloomington campus graduates have a 96.77% credentialing board exam pass rates and 100% employer satisfaction rate. These outcomes are the three-year cumulative percentage for the years 2020-2022 as reported on the 2023 annual report from.
The Ivy Tech Columbus campus TC graduates has a 100% job placement rate and 100% credentialing board exam pass rate. These outcomes are from the 2018-2022 cohorts as reported on the 2023 annual report form.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
9900 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, IN 219-980-7799 x 2433
Goals:
Prepare graduates for a career in an ambulatory healthcare setting that requires a multi-skilled health professional, performing both administrative and clinical tasks within their scope of training.
Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assistant Program goal is to prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), Psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Cumulative Program Outcomes for the Lake County Medical Assisting Program
Provided by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board Cumulative Outcomes for the calendar years 2020- 2022
Program Completion/Retention Rate:
89% of Ivy Tech Medical Assistant students-maintained coursework throughout to complete the Lake County Medical Assistant Program. Students reported a 100 percent graduate satisfaction rate after program completion.
Program Pass Rate:
75% exam pass rate for Medical Assistants in Lake County after program. The exam is administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Employment:
Job placement is at 67% for students in the Lake County Medical Assisting Program during the years 2020-2022.
Medical Assisting information Packet Fall 2022-Summer 2023 View/Print PDF
Accreditation Information
Medical Assisting Education Review Board’s Annual Reporting 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 94.12 percent for the 2022 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 2018-2022 is 85.23%.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Medical Assisting Program: Evansville Campus Outcomes
The Medical Assisting program at Evansville reports the following outcomes:
Retention Rate: 73.87%
Job Placement: 94.44%
CMA (AAMA) exam pass rates: 94.44%
These outcomes are the 5-year cumulative average (2018-2022) from the program’s final 2023 annual report form.
Additionally, the Medical Assisting program at Evansville was able to report 100% graduate and employer satisfaction, as well as 100% exam pass rates for the year 2022.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assisting Program Goal: To prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Program Goal Prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Prepare graduates for a career in an ambulatory healthcare setting that requires a multi-skilled health professional, performing both administrative and clinical tasks within their scope of training.
Medical Assisting Education Review Board Outcomes: Fort Wayne The Medical Assisting Program in the Fort Wayne/Warsaw service area for the years 2019-2023 reports a five year cumulative retention rate of 80% and five year cumulative exam pass rate of 74.41%.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Lisa Owens, MSEd, CMA (AAMA) Program Chair 317-916-7551 lhoke@ivytech.edu
The Medical Assisting program at Ivy Tech Hamilton County 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).
CAAHEP 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Indianapolis campus AAS graduates have a 96.88% credentialing board exam pass rate for the years 2018-2022. These outcomes are as reported on the 2023 annual report form.
The Indianapolis campus TC graduates have a 100% credentialing board exam pass rate for the years 2018-2022. These outcomes are as reported on the 2023 annual report form.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Medical Assisting program in the Kokomo Region 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).
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Medical Assisting Program in the Kokomo Service Area reports a five-year average for the following: Retention: 87.3% and Exam Passage: 91.67%. Additionally, the program reported a 100% average in Employer satisfaction and 100% in Graduate Satisfaction. This information is from the annual report sent into our accrediting body, MAERB (Medical Assisting Education Review Board).
The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette reports a 5 year cumulative 88% exam pass rate for those students who graduated in calendar years 2019 - 2023. A 100% job placement for those students graduating in 2023 was also reported.
Outcome measures for this program were determined and reported in the Medical Assisting Education Review Boards’ Annual Report of 2024.
"The Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Program in Lafayette, IN is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Program in Lafayette, IN is reaccredited by CAAHEP through Fall 2032."
Status: Continuing
Initial Accreditation Date: June 22, 1974
Degree(s): Certificate
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette Medical Assistant Program Goal: To prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Contact
Christine Yetman, CMA (AAMA), BS Assistant Professor/Program Chair School of Health Sciences/Medical Assisting Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Region cyetman@ivytech.edu 765-269-5219
OR
Justin Adams, BS, CMA (AAMA) Faculty Fellow School of Heatlh Sciences/Medical Assisting Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Region jadams122@ivytech.edu 765-269-5217
9900 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, IN 219-980-7799 x 2433
Goals:
Prepare graduates for a career in an ambulatory healthcare setting that requires a multi-skilled health professional, performing both administrative and clinical tasks within their scope of training.
Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assistant Program goal is to prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), Psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Cumulative Program Outcomes for the Lake County Medical Assisting Program
Provided by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board Cumulative Outcomes for the calendar years 2020- 2022
Program Completion/Retention Rate:
89% of Ivy Tech Medical Assistant students-maintained coursework throughout to complete the Lake County Medical Assistant Program. Students reported a 100 percent graduate satisfaction rate after program completion.
Program Pass Rate:
75% exam pass rate for Medical Assistants in Lake County after program. The exam is administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Employment:
Job placement is at 67% for students in the Lake County Medical Assisting Program during the years 2020-2022.
The Indianapolis campus AAS graduates have an 88.24% credentialing board exam pass rate. These outcomes are from the 2020 cohort as reported on the 2022 annual report form.
The Indianapolis campus TC graduates have a 100% credentialing board exam pass rate. These outcomes are from the 2020 cohort as reported on the 2022 annual report form.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Ana-Liza Lloyd, MSHA, CMA (AAMA) Program Chair Medical Assisting and Healthcare Specialist Lawrenceburg and Batesville Campus 50 Walnut St Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 alloyd20@ivytech.edu Phone: 812-537-4010, ext. 5234 Fax: 812-537-0993
Technical Certificate Program Outcomes
Cumulative 5-year percentage for the years 2018-2022 from the 2023 Medical Assisting Certificate Program at Ivy Tech Community College (Lawrenceburg Campus) Annual Outcomes Report:
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Medical Assisting program in the Kokomo Region 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).
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Medical Assisting program in the Kokomo Service Area reports an retention rate of 90% for the 2020 admission cohort, as well as 100% results in exam participation and exam passage for the 2020 graduate cohort, as reported on the 2022 annual report. Additionally, the program reported 60% in job placement, 100% for employer satisfaction and 100% in graduate satisfaction. This information is from our 2020 graduate cohort as reported on the 2022 annual report.
Orelia Drounette Medical Assisting and Healthcare Specialist Program Chair Ivy Tech Community College Madison 590 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison, IN 47250 812-265-2580, ext. 4220 odrounette@ivytech.edu
The Medical Assisting program at the Madison campus had a National Certification Exam pass rate of 100% for their 2022 graduates.
Cumulative 5-year percentage for the years 2018-2022 from the 2023 Medical Assisting Certificate Program at Ivy Tech Community College (Madison Campus) Annual Outcomes Report: Exam Passage Rate: 81% Job Placement: 77% Retention: 76% Graduate Satisfaction: 100%
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Graduated high school student, Kayla Dattilo, speaks on how she earned her Medical Assisting Certificate before she graduated high school!
Viki Pavlakovic, MSM, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assisting Department Chair 3714 Franklin St. Michigan City, IN 46360 vpavlakovic@ivytech.edu
Program Outcomes
2021
2020
2019
Retention
70.00%
76.19%
81.82%
Graduate Participation
25.93%
8.82%
33.90%
Job Placement
100%
100%
100%
Employer Surveys Sent
70.00%
76.47%
79.66%
Employer Satisfaction
100%
100%
100%
Exam Participation
85.19%
94.12%
91.53%
Exam Passage
91.30%
84.38%
72.22%
Number of Graduates by Admission Year
14
30
36
Number of Graduates by Year of Graduation
27
34
59
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Program at the Michigan City site is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Brittany Davis Medical Assisting Program Chair 765-289-2291, ext 1769 bdavis82@ivytech.edu
The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College Muncie campus reports the following outcomes:
Exam Passage Rate: 80%
Job Placement: 90.48%
Graduate Satisfaction: 100%
Employer Satisfaction: 100%
Outcome measures for this program for the cohort years 2018-2022 were determined and reported in the Medical Assisting Education Review Board’s Annual Report of 2023.”
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Felicia Smyzer, MBA, CCMA Medical Assisting Program Chair Associate Professor School of Health Sciences Medical Assisting Program Chair 812-246-3301, ext 4198
Kristy Lewis, CMA (AAMA), CPT, (ASPC) Medical Assisting Faculty Assistant Professor Medical Assisting Extern Coordinator 812-246-3301, ext 4199
Annual Report (MAERB) Outcomes & Assessments
The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg has a 100% certification passing rate from the 2022 admission cohort class. The 2022 graduates report they are satisfied with the education they receive at Ivy Tech Sellersburg, as evidenced by the 100% graduate satisfaction rate. Additionally, employers report 100% satisfaction with the skill and education of these graduates.
The medical assisting program at Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg has a five-year average of 94% for job placement for the years 2023-2024.
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%.
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Accreditation
The Medical Assisting program in the Wabash Valley Region 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).
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
Program Outcomes
The Medical Assisting Program at Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute reports a 100% exam passage and 72% job placement after graduation for 2021 graduates. The graduates report they are satisfied with the education they receive at Ivy Tech Terre Haute, as evidenced by the 100% graduate satisfaction rate. Additionally, employers report 100% satisfaction with the skill and education of these graduates.
The 5-year cumulative average for Exam Passage for years 2018-2022 is 93.41%. The 5-year cumulative average for Job Placement for years 2018-2022 is 79.12%.
Outcome measures for this program for the cohort year of 2021 were determined and reported in the Medical Assisting Education Review Board’s Annual Report of 2023.
Viki Pavlakovic, MSM, CMA (AAMA) Medical Assisting Department Chair 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-879-9137 ext. 6230 vpavlakovic@ivytech.edu
Program Outcomes
2021
2020
2019
Retention
70.00%
76.19%
81.82%
Graduate Participation
25.93%
8.82%
33.90%
Job Placement
100%
100%
100%
Employer Surveys Sent
70.00%
76.47%
79.66%
Employer Satisfaction
100%
100%
100%
Exam Participation
85.19%
94.12%
91.53%
Exam Passage
91.30%
84.38%
72.22%
Number of Graduates by Admission Year
14
30
36
Number of Graduates by Year of Graduation
27
34
59
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
The Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Program at the Michigan City site is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Medical Assisting Program: Campus Outcomes The Medical Assisting Program in the Fort Wayne/Warsaw service area for 2020 admission cohort has an 83.05% retention rate.
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
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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
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Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) The Medical Assisting Technical Certificate and/or Associates of Applied Science degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 – 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org
Ivy Tech Community College Medical Assistant Program Goal: To prepare competent entry level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
