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Medical Administrative Support

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

Online, e-learning, or distance learning

When offered

Other

Instructional Program (CIP)

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. 510710

Description


  • Demonstrate legal, ethical standards, and professional work ethic.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of medical office practice management software in conjunction with managing patient reception, telephone communications, and scheduling patient appointments.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of surgical and diagnostic procedures and hospital admissions.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of insurance claims procedures and medical office financial activities.

  • Create and maintain patients’ health information records.

  • Show evidence of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

32

Hours

19

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

College of Western Idaho - Credit

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

Online

Local WIB

40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5

Name of Credential

Medical Administrative Support - Basic Technical Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

The program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid, with a variety of scholarship opportunities accessible via the CWI website to support qualified students.

Refund Policy

Students may drop full-semester courses by the census date for a full refund, with no record on their transcript. Refund policies differ for shorter courses. All drops must be officially completed through myCWI or by submitting a Withdrawal Form to One Stop Student Services. Drops not done through these methods may lead to a failing grade and unpaid charges sent to collections. See the Academic Calendar for specific deadlines.

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

No

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

Books (Estimated)

$700.00

Graduation Fees

$32.50 Full regalia (cap, gown, tassel) – $32.50 Honor Cord – $11.15 CWI Stole – $23.70

In-State Tuition

$2,964.00 Residents of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kootenai, or Bonneville Counties

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$3,914.00 Idaho residents outside of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kootenai, or Bonneville Counties. Out-of-State/International Residents: $320/credit

Registration Fee

$110.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,806.50

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$4,756.50

Demand Occupation(s)

43-6013.00Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
$18.29 per hour
Required Certification: Medical Administrative Support - BTC

Provider Status

Approved

Address

5500 E Opportunity Dr., Nampa, Idaho 83687

Phone Number

(208) 562-3000

Web Address

https://

Last Updated

Dec 17, 2025

Created

Nov 12, 2025

Renewal

Dec 17, 2026

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