Certified Medical Assistant - BASC Cohort


ID : 33164   

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Non-Credit Career Pathway Course

Bismarck State College's Continuing Education and TrainND provides 244-hour non-credit Certified Medical Assistant training allowing individuals the ability to learn the personal traits and professional capabilities required of an entry-level medical assistant. A Medical Assistant is a health professional that performs routine administrative and clinical tasks in a variety of offices and clinics of physicians and nurse practitioners, urgent care centers, hospitals, labs, insurance and billing companies, and government agencies. The medical assistant field is one of the most versatile health occupations in today's healthcare environment. Medical Assistants perform administrative tasks such as managing business affairs of the practice, scheduling appointments, medical reception, billing, and acts as a patient advocate and navigator. Medical Assistants also assist the provider in performing clinical skills of patient documentation, procedure preparation, diagnostic testing, collecting specimens, pharmacology management, and basic first aid. With this course, you will learn the professional characteristics and knowledge required of a Medical Assistant.

More detailed information including student requirements, course outcomes, course commitment, course investment, and much more can be found on our website at bismarckstate.edu/medicalassistant.

Registration Requirements 
  • Complete an application (available at bismarckstate.edu/medicalassistant) and submit it in person at Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence, 1200 Schafer Street, Room 107 or by email through our secure portal: http://sendfiles.ndus.edu/filedrop/BSC-ContinuingEducation
  • Remit a non-refundable $500 deposit to hold a seat either in person or by calling (701) 224-5600 (must accompany the registration form)
  • Upon receipt of the registration form and deposit, students will receive an email from bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu detailing how to create an online account with CastleBranch to upload the proof of immunizations.
  • The remaining tuition, less the deposit, is due ten (10) business days prior to course start date.
  • Fall 2026 registration closes Monday, August 10, 2026. 
Veteran Priority of Service:
This program is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. In accordance with 20 CFR 1010, veterans and eligible spouses will receive priority of service over non-covered individuals.
 
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Class Details

205 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Off-Site. 
  Bakken Area Skills Center.

Instructor : Multiple

 

Notice

Please read:  More detailed information including student requirements, course outcomes, course commitment, course investment, and a registration form can be found on our website at  bismarckstate.edu/medicalassistant.


Tuition includes online access, books, and lab supplies. Scrubs are required for lab practice and practicum rotation. Lab will be held at the Bakken Area Skills Center (BASC) and the dates are subject to minor adjustments.

If claiming Veteran Preference, students will be required to provide a DD 214, Military ID Card, VA documents, or official college documentation that demonstrated eligibility using one of the aforementioned documents to verify eligibility. Proof may be:

Fee: 

$3,495.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, December 31, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
8/25/2026 - 3/5/2027 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Julia Paluch 
12/5/2026 - 12/5/2026 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Watford City, Bakken Area Skills Center  Map, Room: 156 Tami Peterson 
1/9/2027 - 1/9/2027 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Watford City, Bakken Area Skills Center  Map, Room: 156 Tami Peterson 
1/23/2027 - 1/23/2027 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Watford City, Bakken Area Skills Center  Map, Room: 156 Tami Peterson 
2/6/2027 - 2/6/2027 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Watford City, Bakken Area Skills Center  Map, Room: 156 Tami Peterson 
2/20/2027 - 2/20/2027 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Watford City, Bakken Area Skills Center  Map, Room: 156 Tami Peterson 
2/21/2027 - 2/27/2027 Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Off-Site, Off-Site  Map Tami Peterson 

Other Class Offerings

Certified Medical Assistant - Bismarck Cohort
ID: 33162

08/25/26 - 03/05/27
Online 24/7

Location
 

Instructor
Multiple


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