Oglesby, Illinois

Illinois Valley Community College Medical Assistant Certificate

CertificatePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Illinois Valley Community College Offer?

Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, Illinois offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assistant Certificate, taught hybrid. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assistant Certificate at Illinois Valley Community College

Inside Illinois Valley Community College's Certificate

Length
One academic year (August to July)
Externship
Externship completed in the summer
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) national exams
Start dates
Fall
Tuition (school's wording)
$138.60 per credit hour in-district tuition plus a $15.40 per credit hour standard fee ($154 total per credit hour)Source: ivcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Outcomes the school publishes
100% exam passage rate in 2024 (2025 MAERB Annual Report)Reported for 2024.

Medical Assistant Certificate at Illinois Valley Community College: full program profileIllinois Valley Community College certificate page on ivcc.edu ↗

From Illinois Valley Community College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

Is Illinois Valley Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate 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.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at Illinois Valley Community College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates under one year7

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 7 medical assisting awards conferred by Illinois Valley Community College in 2022-23, 789th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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Illinois Valley Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Illinois Valley Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate 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 Illinois Valley Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?

Medical Assistant Certificate: $138.60 per credit hour in-district tuition plus a $15.40 per credit hour standard fee ($154 total per credit hour).

How Long Is Illinois Valley Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate?

Medical Assistant Certificate: One academic year (August to July).

Does Illinois Valley Community College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate: Externship completed in the summer.

Which Certification Exams Does Illinois Valley Community College Prepare You For?

Medical Assistant Certificate names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT).

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Sources

  1. ivcc.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Illinois

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