Longmont Medical Assisting Program

Get the Skills & Support to Pursue a Rewarding Healthcare Career in as Little as 12 Months*

Interested in a rewarding healthcare career but worried about things like time constraints or childcare responsibilities? We know how challenging it can seem to pursue a new career without structured support and training tailored to your needs, including flexible scheduling.

If you’re looking for professional training that allows you to balance commitments while you pursue a bright future, you’re in the right place.

Get the skills to get ahead without putting your entire life on hold. Choose from convenient Day or Evening classes. Balance things like work, family and other responsibilities while you train for a brighter future.

  • Medical Assistant Diploma – 12 Months*
  • Medical Assistant Degree – 19 Months*

*Program length when completed as designed.

Next Start Dates

How Will IBMC Prepare Me for a Medical Assisting Career?

At IBMC College, we know well-rounded healthcare skills aren’t learned only from textbooks and lectures. As a student in one of the Medical Assisting programs, you’ll learn hands-on through practical activities led by industry experienced instructors. Courses include:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Clinical Procedures
  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pharmacology

You’ll pick up new skills quickly when you get to learn in a practical lab setting. Skills such as:

  • Taking Vitals
  • Injections
  • Blood Draws (Phlebotomy)
  • Preparation of Lab Specimens
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Dressing Changes
  • Suture Removal
  • Cast Removal
  • EKGs

Graduates of these programs enter the professional world with confidence, fully prepared to make a smooth transition from student to healthcare professional.

Longmont Medical Assisting Program

EARN YOUR CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA

IBMC offers a 12-month Medical Assisting Diploma program at our Longmont, Colorado campus.

  • Accredited program
  • Modern medical training facilities
  • Hands-on learning
  • Day and evening classes available

As a Medical Assisting student at IBMC College, you will learn through hands-on instruction by industry-trained instructors, attending lecture classes, and participating in medical clinical labs.

The emphasis is on clinical skills including instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical clinical procedures, as well as basic anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology.

You will enjoy working with other students in labs while learning the skills you need for your new career such as: taking vitals, injections, preparation of lab specimens, equipment sterilization, dressing changes, suture removal, casting, and EKGs.

We’re focused on career training — not just general education — so you will be job ready and can apply these practical skills you learn to your new career immediately upon graduation.

In addition to receiving your diploma, your course work will also provide you the opportunity to test for the following certifications:

  • Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant Certifications

As a graduate of an Medical Assistant program you’ll be fully prepared to sit for the following industry certifications:

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Registered Phlebotomy Technician
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Real-World Experience

5-Week Externship

At the end of your program, you’ll complete a 5-week externship in a real healthcare setting.

You won’t just observe. You’ll support patients, work alongside medical professionals, and apply your skills in a clinical environment.

Add real experience to your resume, get a chance to make connections in the industry, and build your confidence from student to professional.

Career Opportunities

Qualified Medical Assistants work in variety of interesting healthcare settings, including:

  • Family practices
  • Pediatric and specialty clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Community health centers
  • Labs and diagnostic facilities
  • Chiropractic and physical therapy offices

The hours can vary by workplace; whether you prefer a 9 to 5, shift work, full-time or part-time, in this profession you can pursue the work schedule that works best for you.



CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA PROGRAM DETAILS

Overview:
  • 63 credit hours (18 classes)
  • 12 months¹
  • Train at the Fort Collins, Greeley or Longmont campus
Courses:
  • Pharmacology
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Clinical Assisting: Minor Surgery & Health Promotion
  • Medical Terminology & Anatomy Basics I & II

Schedule a Campus Visit to learn about all the classes in the program.

Program Kit⁵ includes:
  • 2 sets of scrubs (pants and tops)
  • Stethoscope Kit
  • Blood Pressure Cuff

MEDICAL ASSISTING DEGREE PROGRAM DETAILS

Overview:
  • 90 credit hours (26 classes)
  • 19 months²
  • Train at the Fort Collins, Greeley or Longmont campus
Courses:
  • Pharmacology
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Clinical Assisting: Minor Surgery & Health Promotion
  • Medical Terminology & Anatomy Basics I & II
  • Office and Management Techniques
  • Business and Customer Service

Schedule a Campus Visit to learn about all the classes in the program.

Program Kit⁵ includes:
  • 2 sets of scrubs (pants and tops)
  • Stethoscope Kit
  • Blood Pressure Cuff

Are We a Good Fit for You?

Whether you’ve been out of school for a while, have a full house and a job, we’re here to help you navigate your next move toward a rewarding career.  Our admissions advisors can help you:

  • Match your interests to a new career
  • Find flexible scheduling that fits real life
  • See how others like you made the leap into a new career
Take the Next Step!

Personalized Instruction

At IBMC, we deliberately keep classes small to ensure you receive individualized instruction from skilled educators in clinical medical practices and techniques.

As a student in this program, you’ll gain valuable experience in the medical field, both through lecture classes and hands-on practice. In on-campus clinical labs, you’ll work side-by-side with classmates, taking vitals, practicing procedures, and building the hands-on skills employers expect.

You’ll build a strong foundation in safety and hygiene, clinical medical practices and medical administration fundamentals — all designed to prepare you for medical assistant and phlebotomy certifications.

Career Services

The dedicated and knowledgeable Careers Services team at IBMC is committed to helping you before and after graduation. You’ll receive the resources and personalized guidance you need to pursue your career goals.

You’ll feel confident and fully prepared to transition from college to the professional world of healthcare backed by the ongoing support of the team at IBMC.

Financial Aid Options Available

Our financial services team is here to make sure that you get access to all the resources that are potentially available to you, such as:

  • Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Payment plan options
  • Veteran Training Benefits

Every student’s situation is unique, and our dedicated financial services team will help you discover all of your financial aid options. Federal Financial Aid and Veteran benefits are available to those who qualify.

Learn about your funding options today.

Is Hands-On Medical Assistant Training Right for You?

To learn more about hands-on Medical Assistant career training and to explore whether one of the programs from IBMC is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

A helpful IBMC Admissions Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, give us a call at:
Fort Collins: (970) 223-2669
Greeley: (970) 356-4733
Longmont: (303) 651-6819


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IBMC College Locations

IBMC has 3 accredited campus locations in Northern Colorado. Each of our campuses provides a unique learning experience, helping you become a career-ready professional. Explore your career options today!

Fort Collins

Greeley Campus

Longmont Campus