Fort Dodge, Iowa

Iowa Central Community College Medical Assistant Programs

DiplomaAssociate degreePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Iowa Central Community College Offer?

Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa offers 2 medical assisting programs (diploma and associate degree). Medical Assistant Diploma is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. Programs run 32 weeks.

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2 Medical Assistant Programs at Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College's Programs Side by Side

ProgramCredentialFormatLengthExternshipCost
Medical Assistant Diploma, Iowa Central Community CollegeDiploma32 weeksIncluded$223per credit, 2026-27
Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science, Iowa Central Community CollegeAssociate degree$223per credit, 2026-27

Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.

Medical Assistant Diploma: The Details

Length
Two semesters plus a 30-day summer practicum
Externship
30-day summer practicum
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam
Tuition (school's wording)
$223 per credit hour tuition for Iowa residents plus $19 per credit hour student fees; nonresident tuition $318.50 per credit hour2026-27. Source: iowacentral.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average exam passage rate 96.08% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

Medical Assistant Diploma at Iowa Central Community College: full program profileIowa Central Community College diploma page on iowacentral.edu ↗

Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science: The Details

Hours or credits
Diploma plus 13 required credits and 6 elective credits
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam
Tuition (school's wording)
$223 per credit hour tuition for Iowa residents plus $19 per credit hour student fees; nonresident tuition $318.50 per credit hour2026-27. Source: iowacentral.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community College: full program profileIowa Central Community College associate degree page on iowacentral.edu ↗

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

How Iowa Central Community College Compares

  • Medical Assistant Diploma runs 32 weeks; the median for diploma programs is 40 weeks.

Medical assistants in Iowa earn a median of $45,480 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

Is Iowa Central Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Diploma 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.

The accreditor's listing covers Medical Assistant Diploma; Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science is a different credential and isn't covered by it.

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

Medical Assisting Awards at Iowa Central Community College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years12
Associate degrees4

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 16 medical assisting awards conferred by Iowa Central Community College in 2022-23, 601st of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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Iowa Central Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Iowa Central Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Diploma 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 Iowa Central Community College's Medical Assistant Program Cost?

Medical Assistant Diploma: $223 per credit hour tuition for Iowa residents plus $19 per credit hour student fees; nonresident tuition $318.50 per credit hour (2026-27). Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science: $223 per credit hour tuition for Iowa residents plus $19 per credit hour student fees; nonresident tuition $318.50 per credit hour (2026-27).

How Long Is Iowa Central Community College's Medical Assistant Program?

Medical Assistant Diploma: Two semesters plus a 30-day summer practicum.

Does Iowa Central Community College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant Diploma: 30-day summer practicum.

Which Certification Exams Does Iowa Central Community College Prepare You For?

Medical Assistant Diploma names the CMA (AAMA). Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science names the CMA (AAMA).

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Sources

  1. iowacentral.edu: Medical Assistant Diploma 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, Iowa

Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. Accreditation comes only from the CAAHEP and ABHES directories (captured October 12, 2026), never from a school's own wording, and school size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs