Western Iowa Tech Community College medical assistant program
In Sioux City, Iowa, the public Western Iowa Tech Community College offers a certificate in medical assisting. Its program had 8 graduates in 2023-24. The medical assisting program is accredited by CAAHEP, so people who complete it can take the CMA exam after finishing.
- one year of classes
- $5,042
- graduates in 2023-24
- 8
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Address
- 4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA 51102
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited program
- Price
- $5,042 for one year of classes, local students
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Iowa median | Rank in Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $5,042 | $6,140 | 2nd lowest of 10 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 8 | 14 | 11th of 13 |
The medians come from Iowa programs that report the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey. They were checked 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs: 88 miles
- Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge: 109 miles (accredited)
- Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny: 150 miles (accredited)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines: 153 miles (accredited)
- North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City: 170 miles (accredited)
- Iowa Valley Community College District-Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown: 179 miles (accredited)
Medical assistant rules set by the state
- State certification required
- No state certification; employer decides on training and national certification
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