Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and has a minimum of one year of related work experience, and Holds a professional certification in at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA (AAMA)), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).

Healthcare Specialist Program Standard:
A qualified faculty member in Healthcare Specialist meets all three of the following criteria:
1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; and
2. Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; and
3. Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.

Medical Assisting Program Standard:
A qualified faculty member in medical assisting meets both of the following criteria:
1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
2. Has two of the following:
? Professional certification in the field;
? Two years of directly related work experience.
? Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or discipline being taught.

Students must be program ready for math and English.

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates >>