Medical Assisting (MA) Program in Idaho Falls, Idaho

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    About the Medical Assisting Program in Idaho Falls
    Healthcare needs you, and at Eagle Gate College in Idaho Falls, the Medical Assisting program prepares you to step into healthcare with purpose and momentum. This blended program allows you to earn your MA diploma in as little as nine months through a thoughtful combination of online coursework, hands-on lab experiences, and a supervised externship that provides hands-on training. You’ll develop the clinical and administrative skills today’s healthcare settings depend on while also preparing to sit for nationally recognized certification exams. Students typically attend on-campus labs two days per week, with schedules that vary by campus and may include morning, afternoon, or evening options depending on location and cohort size. With new cohorts starting every five weeks, you can begin your training sooner and stay on track toward your goals. Designed to reflect real healthcare environments, the program equips you with the confidence, experience, and readiness to contribute where care is needed most.
    HYBRID LEARNING
    Learn through a flexible blend of online coursework and hands-on lab training, helping you build real-world skills while balancing school and life.
    9-MONTH ACCELERATED PROGRAM
    Complete your training in as little as nine months and take the next step toward a fast-moving, in-demand healthcare career.
    CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING
    Idaho Falls MA Graduate Placement Rate 86%*
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    What you'll learn.

    The Medical Assisting program in Idaho Falls prepares you to step confidently into the fast-paced world of healthcare by building the hands-on skills employers rely on every day. Through focused training in both clinical care and medical office operations, you’ll learn how to support patients, assist providers, and keep healthcare environments running smoothly. By graduation, you’ll be ready to handle real responsibilities with professionalism, precision, and confidence.

    Perform patient intake and accurately record vital signs as a first point of care.
    Safely administer medications and perform essential hands-on clinical procedures.
    Conduct EKGs and collect, handle, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
    Maintain a safe and sterile clinical environment by following proper safety protocols.
    Manage patient flow by updating digital charts and coordinating admissions or lab services.
    Support daily medical office operations, including supply management and prescription processing.
    Handle medical billing, insurance processing, and basic bookkeeping with confidence.
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    Admissions Requirements for the Idaho Falls MA Program

    Follow these simple steps to start your path toward training to become a Medical Assistant.

    Meet with admissions (virtual or in person)

    Begin enrollment process

    Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED

    Complete FAFSA and financial aid appointment

    Complete entrance assessments

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    Curriculum Overview

    Graduates of the Medical Assisting program in Idaho Falls are prepared to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). The curriculum is designed to support both exam readiness and real-world performance, combining foundational knowledge with hands-on skill development. As you progress through the program, you’ll build the clinical confidence, technical ability, and professional readiness needed to succeed on the CMA exam and transition smoothly into your first role as a Medical Assistant.

    Core Medical Assisting subjects:

    Microbiology, hematology, venipuncture, and urinalysis techniques
    Medical transcription, documentation, and patient charting
    Patient vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and proper draping and gowning
    Assisting with minor surgical procedures
    Injections, pharmacology principles, and medication safety
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    Idaho Falls, ID Campus

    1592 E. 17th St.
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    (208) 285-4302

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