Iowa Central Community College medical assistant program
A public college in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Iowa Central Community College offers medical assisting certificates or degrees. The medical assisting program counted 17 graduates in 2023-24. People who finish the program can take the CMA exam because CAAHEP accredits its medical assisting program.
- one year of classes
- $5,376
- graduates in 2023-24
- 17
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Iowa Central Community College
- Address
- One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited diploma
- Price
- $5,376 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 10 · Associate degree 7
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Iowa median | Rank in Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $5,376 | $6,140 | 3rd lowest of 10 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 17 | 14 | 6th of 13 |
The medians shown come from Iowa programs reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. The data was checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny: 62 miles (accredited)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines: 69 miles (accredited)
- North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City: 71 miles (accredited)
- Iowa Valley Community College District-Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown: 73 miles (accredited)
- Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo: 96 miles (accredited)
- Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City: 109 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No state certification; employer decides on training and national certification
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