CALC Institute of Technology · Alton, Illinois

Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology?

Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at CALC Institute of Technology in Alton, Illinois, offered on campus. It takes 50 weeks full-time day (18 hours per week); 60 weeks part-time evening (16 hours per week). Externship: internship course included in the core curriculum. The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Length
50 wk
Externship
Included
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
50 weeks full-time day (18 hours per week); 60 weeks part-time evening (16 hours per week)
Externship
Internship course included in the core curriculum
Also covers
medical billing; electronic health records; pharmacology and medical math; laboratory procedures
Start dates
10/26/2026; 01/04/2027

Admission and Certification at CALC Institute of Technology

Admission requirements
High school graduate or GED or equivalent; meeting with an admissions advisor and an initial assessment
Certification
Curriculum aligned with the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT), with RMA exam review

From calc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assistant Compares

  • At 50 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers billing and coding and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology: Common Questions

How Long Is Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology?

50 weeks full-time day (18 hours per week); 60 weeks part-time evening (16 hours per week), according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the RMA (AMT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant at CALC Institute of Technology Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant?

High school graduate or GED or equivalent; meeting with an admissions advisor and an initial assessment.

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Sources

  1. calc.edu: Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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