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Medical Assisting

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Medical/Clinical Assistant. 510801

Description

Though medical assistants’ job descriptions vary from office to office, they generally have a set of shared duties and tasks.
Medical assistants aid doctors by performing basic clinical procedures and handling a variety of administrative duties. They 
work in medical clinics, private practices, and hospitals to help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.


The Medical Assisting program at Carrington College is comprised of three educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, and 
Externship. Students enhance skills such as word-processing, typing, and keyboarding. Throughout the program, 
professionalism, client relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice, and 
proper communication skills are emphasized. Graduates are prepared to function competently at an entry-level in a variety of 
medical settings. The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

36

Hours

36

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Carrington College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

No

Training Location(s)

1299 N Orchard St, Boise, Idaho

Local WIB

40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5

Name of Credential

Certificate of Achievement

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal Student Aid (Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Veterans Benefits, Scholarships.) 

Refund Policy

Please refer to catalog

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - ACCJC

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Graduation Fees

$25.00

In-State Tuition

$21,012.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$21,012.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$21,037.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$21,037.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9092.00Medical Assistants
$0.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1299 N Orchard St, Boise, Idaho 83706

Phone Number

(208) 672-0711

Fax Number

(208) 209-7423

Web Address

https://carrington.edu/location/boise-idaho/

Last Updated

Feb 12, 2026

Created

Oct 30, 2024

Renewal

Feb 12, 2028

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