Certified Medical Assistant Program in Iowa | Hybrid Training

Want to finish fast and start working sooner?

You don’t have to stick to the standard 12-month pace. Our program is designed to be flexible – most students average around 10.5 hours per week and finish in a year, but if you’re ready to go all in, you can double your weekly hours and graduate in just 6 months. That means you could be out of the classroom and into the clinic, drawing blood, assisting patients, or coding charts way sooner than you think.
Whether you’re balancing a part-time job or going full throttle to launch your career, you get to set the pace – and we’ll be right there with you!

We get this question a lot – and the honest answer is: there’s no set number of required lab hours. Why? Because our program is designed to meet students where they are. Some learners arrive with healthcare experience, already comfortable with tasks like taking blood pressures or assisting with exams. Others are brand new – and that’s completely okay! You’ll schedule your in-person lab training after completing the online modules.

During lab days, you’ll receive hands-on instruction and real-time feedback from our experienced instructors. You’ll continue practicing until you feel confident, competent, and ready to move forward. Whether that’s just a few sessions or several – we’ll support you every step of the way.

Bottom line: Lab training in our hybrid medical assistant program is tailored to you!

After you register, we’ll send a detailed checklist — but here’s a quick preview of what most students need for our hybrid Certified Medical Assistant program in Des Moines:

Medical Assistant Student Supply List:

• Scrubs for in-person lab sessions
• Stethoscope – essential for taking vital signs
• Watch with a second hand for accurate pulse and respiration timing
• Binder, pens, pencils, and highlighters plus blank flashcards for studying
• Penlight used for pupil checks during clinical scenarios

Clipboards are handy for keeping forms and vital sign sheets organized during practice labs

We’ll make sure you’re fully prepared without unnecessary purchases – and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Tuition for our program is $2,600.

This includes:
• Full access to our hybrid training program
• All online and in-person instruction
• One voucher to take your national certification exam (a $150+ value)

Additional Expenses:
While the majority of your training is covered by tuition, you should plan for some basic out-of-pocket items, including:

• Scrubs for lab sessions
• Stethoscope
• Binder, pens, pencils, highlighters, and
• Optional tools like a clipboard and penlight

We’ll send you a full supply list after registration – and we keep it simple, affordable, and focused on what really matters.

Absolutely! Signature Healthcare offers in-house financing for those who qualify. We offer financing for tuition balances up to $1,700. A down payment is required at the time of registration, and the remaining balance is made payable to Signature Healthcare in affordable monthly installments.

For example:
The program costs $2,600 — you can finance up to $1,700 and pay the remaining balance of $900 as your down payment at registration.

Monthly payments begin immediately after registration and continue for up to 6 months.

Our in-house financing accesses a flat 21% interest rate applied to the financed amount. For example:

If you finance the full $1,700 (with $900 down), you’ll pay a total of $2,957 for the program. The financed $1,700 will be split into 6 monthly payments of approximately $343 per month.

All balances must be paid in full to receive your course grade and voucher for the national exam.