Mercy College of Health Sciences medical assistant program
Located in Des Moines, Iowa, this private nonprofit school, Mercy College of Health Sciences, offers a medical assisting certificate or degree. It had 91 graduates in 2023-24. Its medical assisting program is accredited by CAAHEP, which lets graduates sit for the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $22,360
- graduates in 2023-24
- 91
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- Online
A quick look at Mercy College of Health Sciences
- Address
- 928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Type of school
- Private nonprofit
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, under 12 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $22,360 for one year of classes
- Graduates by award
- Certificate under 1 year 83 · Associate degree 8
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Iowa median | Rank in Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 91 | 14 | 1st of 13 |
Iowa programs reporting the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey supply these medians. They were checked 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny: 8 miles (accredited)
- Iowa Valley Community College District-Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown: 49 miles (accredited)
- Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge: 69 miles (accredited)
- Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo: 88 miles (accredited)
- Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids: 104 miles (accredited)
- North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City: 111 miles (accredited)
State rules that apply to medical assistants
- State certification required
- No state certification; employer decides on training and national certification
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