Idaho Falls, Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho Medical Assistant Certificate
What Medical Assistant Programs Does College of Eastern Idaho Offer?
College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, Idaho offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assisting, ITC. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to about $5,735 (estimated). It runs 43 weeks.
Medical Assisting, ITC at College of Eastern Idaho
- CertificateCAAHEPCMA (AAMA) eligible
- Cost
- $5,735estimated: $155/credit × 37
- Length
- 43 wk8-10 months (two full-time semesters)
- Credits
- 37
- Externship
- Included
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
Inside College of Eastern Idaho's Certificate
- Length
- 8-10 months (two full-time semesters)
- Hours or credits
- 37 credits
- Externship
- 8-week internship/externship in local medical offices (6 credits, spring or summer)
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; pharmacology and medication administration
- Certification
- Graduates are eligible and required to sit for the AAMA certification exam (CMA)
- Start dates
- Fall (one cohort of 16 per year; apply by July 1)
- Tuition (school's wording)
- 2026-27 tuition/general fee: $155 per credit in-state, $310 per credit out-of-state; about $2,000 extra for books, supplies and fees2026-27. Source: catalog.cei.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $5,735Estimated: $155/credit × 37, before fees.
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Job placement 100%, retention 97.44%, exam pass rate 94.74% (2020-2024 five-year average)Reported for 2020-2024.
Medical Assisting, ITC at College of Eastern Idaho: full program profileCollege of Eastern Idaho certificate page on catalog.cei.edu ↗
From College of Eastern Idaho's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How College of Eastern Idaho Compares
- Medical Assisting, ITC costs an estimated $5,735, against a median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site.
- Medical Assisting, ITC runs 43 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.
Medical assistants in Idaho earn a median of $44,700 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.
Work out what College of Eastern Idaho's certificate costs you after aid
Is College of Eastern Idaho's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Medical Assisting, ITC is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
Medical Assisting Awards at College of Eastern Idaho
| Award level | Awards, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Associate degrees | 7 |
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 7 medical assisting awards conferred by College of Eastern Idaho in 2022-23, 787th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.
More Medical Assistant Schools in Idaho
- Provo College-Idaho Falls CampusIdaho Falls · diploma
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- College of Western IdahoNampa · certificate and associate degree · accredited
- Idaho State UniversityPocatello · certificate and associate degree · accredited
- Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston · certificate and associate degree · accredited
- North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene · non-credit training
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College of Eastern Idaho Medical Assisting: Common Questions
Is College of Eastern Idaho's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Medical Assisting, ITC is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
How Much Does College of Eastern Idaho's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?
Medical Assisting, ITC: 2026-27 tuition/general fee: $155 per credit in-state, $310 per credit out-of-state; about $2,000 extra for books, supplies and fees, about $5,735 for the program (estimated).
How Long Is College of Eastern Idaho's Medical Assistant Certificate?
Medical Assisting, ITC: 8-10 months (two full-time semesters) (37 credits).
Does College of Eastern Idaho Include an Externship?
Yes. Medical Assisting, ITC: 8-week internship/externship in local medical offices (6 credits, spring or summer).
Which Certification Exams Does College of Eastern Idaho Prepare You For?
Medical Assisting, ITC names the CMA (AAMA).
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Sources
- catalog.cei.edu: Medical Assisting, ITC program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
- CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Idaho