Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at International Business College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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International Business College (IBC)

2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN

International Business College operates as a private career college, which offers career oriented education for its students in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Legal Professions and Studies

Over the previous several years International Business College granted degrees to more than 560 students with a graduation rate of about 70%. IBC offers over twenty different programs available to students, and it awards degrees up to a Bachelor's degree. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Veterinary Assistant
• Commerce
• Graphic Design
• Medical Assistant

To help support students, International Business College may offer student services like:

• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for International Business College was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit ibcfortwayne.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IBC offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).