Certificate Series:Certified Medical Assistant (Bismarck Cohort)
Non-Credit Career Pathway Course
With the Certified Medical Assistant program, you will 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.
BSC ensures you will receive training that develops all the necessary skills to perform a variety of tasks that achieve high quality patient care. Students will apply with the ND Board of Nursing for the Certified Medication Assistant (CMA III) license upon completion of the Certified Medical Assistant program.
Fall 2024 Dates
- Online Theory (144 hours)
- August 26 – March 9, 2025
- Lab (five 8-hour days on the BSC Campus)
- December 7, January 18, February 3, February 15, and March 1
- Practicum (40 hours)
- Practicum February 23 – March 1 or March 2 - 8
No new coursework released December 21 - January 12 during the holiday break. Lab dates are subject to minor adjustments and will be held on the BSC Campus. This course follows the BSC academic calendar. Contact BSC Continuing Education and TrainND for course availability or visit us online at bismarckstate.edu/medicalassistant.
Students returning to BSC to earn a degree and who have completed this non-credit course may be eligible to receive college credit for prior learning. Students should inquire with their academic advisor to explore pursuing prior learning credit opportunities.
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 a registration form (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 online to bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu.
- 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.
- Registration closes August 9.
Failure to complete registration requirements will delay access to the course.
Please Note:
This course is offered for college credit as well. To receive college credit for the Medical Assistant Program, for-credit students must be enrolled at BSC, which includes completing the BSC application form and a $35 application fee. Once approved, students must register for the following courses in Campus Connection:
- AH 130/130L Medical Assistant I/Lab
- AH 135/135L Medical Assistant II/Lab
- AH 197 Practicum/Internship
Fees to take the course for college credit can be obtained by contacting BSC Student Finance at 224-5533 or by stopping by their office located on the first floor of Schafer Hall.
Special Notice:
Tuition includes online access, books, and lab supplies.
Scrubs are required for lab practice and practicum rotation.
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:
- Emailed to bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu
- Mailed to BSC Continuing Education, PO Box 5587, Bismarck ND 58506
- Dropped off in person at 1200 Schafer St, Nat’l Energy Center of Excellence, Room 107
Key Details
Fee: $3,385.00
Schedule Information
| Class Name (Course #/Class ID) |
Location |
Start Date |
Class Schedule |
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AH 130: Certified Medical Assistant Theory (3350001 /31812)
|
Online
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08/26/2024
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Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 8/26/2024, ending 12/20/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
|
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AH 130L: Certified Medical Assistant Theory (Lab 1) (3350001 /31813)
|
BSC Donna S. Thigpen Center for Health Sciences
|
12/07/2024
|
Daily - Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; starting 12/7/2024, ending 12/7/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
|
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AH 135: Certified Medical Assistant Theory (3350001 /31814)
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Online
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01/13/2025
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Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 1/13/2025, ending 2/22/2025 (New lessons are released None specified)
|
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AH 135L: Certified Medical Assistant Theory (Lab 2-5) (3350001 /31815)
|
BSC Donna S. Thigpen Center for Health Sciences
|
01/18/2025
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Daily - Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; starting 1/18/2025, ending 1/18/2025 & Daily - Mon 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; starting 2/3/2025, ending 2/3/2025 & Daily - Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; starting 2/15/2025, ending 2/15/2025 & Daily - Sat 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; starting 3/1/2025, ending 3/1/2025 (New lessons are released None specified)
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AH 197: Certified Medical Assistant Practicum (3350001 /31816)
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Off-Site
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02/23/2025
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Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM; 14 sessions starting 2/23/2025, ending 3/8/2025 (New lessons are released None specified)
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