Medical assistants work directly with patients and assist in their care and well-being. If you’re interested in pursuing opportunities in this rewarding profession, we can help you develop relevant skills and gain real-world experience. We strive to prepare you with the clinical and administrative knowledge to seek various entry-level positions in the field.*
Our medical assistant certificate online and onsite programs offer a comprehensive curriculum combined with hands-on, industry related medical equipment training. In our medical assistant classes, you’ll study how to assist the supervising physician with various tasks such as administering injections, taking vital signs, recording EKGs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, carrying out basic accounting procedures, and understanding the fundamentals of charting and documentation. You’ll also complete a practicum where you’ll apply your classroom learnings in a real-world setting.
The Medical Assistant Certificate program offered on campus in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Des Moines, Iowa; Lewiston, Maine; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska 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).
To help you gain the relevant skills to enter the medical field, Purdue Global's medical assistant program provides instruction in the following:
Online and onsite graduates may be eligible to sit for the following exams†:
Graduates of the Iowa, Maine, Maryland, or Nebraska campus-based program may also be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) can be contacted at:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Tel: 727.210.2350
Website: www.caahep.org
The chart below provides job placement rates for each of the Purdue Global campus medical assisting programs. These rates reflect the average over 5 years based on the most recent Annual Report Form submitted to MAERB and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
| Campus | Location | Placement Rate |
| Cedar Rapids (with Branch campus in Cedar Falls) | 3165 Edgewood Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | 88.75% |
| Davenport | 1801 E Kimberly Rd #1, Davenport, IA 52807 | 83.33% |
| Des Moines (Urbandale) | 4655 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323 | 86.29% |
| Hagerstown | 18618 Crestwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742 | 83.46% |
| Lincoln (with Branch campus in Omaha) | 1821 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508 | 84.57% |
| Lewiston Maine (with Branch campuses in Augusta and South Portland) |
475 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240 | 78.20% |
*Placement is defined as graduates who have secured employment in medical assisting or a related field or have military or continuing education waivers.
Purdue University Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and committed to the highest standards. Our specific programs hold additional industry-relevant approvals and accreditations.
Students completing the medical assistant program could pursue entry-level positions, or related positions, in a doctor's office, clinic, or other medical facility, such as*:
Purdue Global offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules. Certain start dates may not be available at all ground locations; speak with an advisor for additional information.
Online and Campus Start Date
April 18, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
May 16, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
June 06, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
July 05, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
August 01, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
August 22, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
September 19, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
October 17, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
November 07, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
December 05, 2018Courses in the Medical Assistant Certificate program can help you acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures in a physician's office or ambulatory care clinic. Courses include:
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Indiana resident military veterans: tuition for online undergraduate degree and certificate programs is $220.00 per quarter credit hour.
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Whether you are on your way up the corporate ladder or just getting started, our degree programs and certificates could help you prepare to take your career to a higher level.
* Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.
† Although certain programs at Purdue Global are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams. Students should research the requirements in the state in which they intend to seek employment.
Based on a full-time schedule, the program can be completed in 5 terms (13 months), plus scheduled holidays and breaks. Program will take longer for part-time students to complete.
‡ Purdue University acquired Kaplan University in March 2018 and created Purdue University Global, which is following the same curriculum format and instructional delivery methods as developed and used by Kaplan University. These disclosures are based on Kaplan University data reported prior to the acquisition.
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