Do you dream of a career in the health care field, supporting both patients and care providers in a fast-paced medical office setting? Institute of Technology can prepare you for an exciting role as a professional medical assistant in just a short time!
This is a NEW HYBRID program! Hybrid education is a combination of convenient online learning and face-to-face classroom and lab experiences. The IOT hybrid programs were created to provide hands-on in-person training and a flexible schedule for students.
Believing in Your Real-World Success
IOT takes you from the classroom to your career in front-line medical office support through real-world curriculum that combines theory and application to ready you to pursue entry-level opportunities in medical offices, clinics, laboratories, and hospitals.
Uniforms and supplies are required and are available for purchase. Textbooks are provided to the student as classroom resources or are purchased by the student.
Start Your Career as a Medical Assistant
We want to see you succeed beyond your IOT classroom so we equip you with comprehensive and applicable knowledge and skills to help you be confident in your medical assisting career from day one. Topics covered in coursework include anatomy and physiology, patient preparation, emergency and medical procedures, and much more!
To enhance classroom experiences, IOT incorporates a 160-hour externship into the medical assistant curriculum.
These 160 hours can be completed at an affiliated medical office, clinic, or hospital, and are required for graduation from the Professional Medical Assistant program.
Training that transfers to your career
The Professional Medical Assistant (PMA) program develops your knowledge and skills in both clinical and administrative aspects of medical assisting. Areas emphasized include:
As a graduate of IOT’s Professional Medical Assistant program, you may be eligible to sit for and obtain national certification as a medical assistant. Graduates from this program can be prepared to contribute in a broad range of entry-level occupations in the medical field, including:
"I began courses in November, and with the help of my instructors, I made it through until the world (as we knew it at the time) ended. I thought that was it. Covid was going to ruin my chances of graduating and moving up in my life. IOT bent over in every way to make sure its students were able to push through. With online instruction and zoom labs, we were finally able to come back on campus to continue to my goals. They placed me with an amazing company, and I have been with the same company ever since."
Kayleigh Jones – PMA, Class of 2020
"I started my program at IOT with some experience working in retail, and then I had been a caregiver in group homes but never really found anything that truly made me happy. I was so excited to start my program at IOT. Along the way, I made some lifelong friends, and it was all around a great experience. I juggled working full time and school full time. I finished with honors, and couldn’t be happier with my decision."
Alizabeth Crocker – PMA, Class of 2018
"When I signed up for this school Honestly i had no idea that i was going to finish or even if was something that i wanted to do with my life. I was stuck. During my first MOD professional development our final project was our 5 year plan and to present it infront of the class. From that moment on i knew that i was in the right field."
Melissa Burton – PMA, Class of 2019
"I graduated high school in 2020 the beginning of the pandemic not sure how to start college online. I knew I needed a hands on experience and good focus to start my career. Then I joined ms Megan’s class and got a great education on Medical assisting. She made class interesting and fun. I really Learned to love my new career and didn’t struggle in finding a good path to start.”
Leslie Rascon – PMA, Class of 2022
"I was a recently divorced single mother of 3 that had very little work experience. I needed to be able to provide for my children and fast. I was already getting my prerequisites done at Shasta College when I heard about IOT. I switched to IOT to be able to fast track my education and potentially get a job right away to support my children. It worked! I was hired at my externship location and continued to work as a Certified Medical Assistant for 10 years."
Liane Gleason – PMA, Class of 2012
“I had an amazing time while I was attending class at iot. This was even a better experience with Miss Megan as my teacher. She was always making sure we got the help we needed, made sure we understand everything we were going over in class. The biggest thing was she made everyone feel at home and was always making sure everyone was having a good time while learning because of all this I feel it made the experience even better.”
Dilnoor Dhaliwal – PMA, Class of 2020
"I was tired of working a job that gave me endless hope, after the loss of my mom due to lung cancer and losing my job of 15 years I lost hope in the world I needed a new start for my son and me so I came back to IOT to get in the medical field and the staff is amazing. Mrs. Megan, she was super understanding and showed us hands-on skills she always gave great lectures she made it fun. I became the MA that I am today thank you.”
Savannah Drewry – PMA, Class of 2020
“I am a single mom of a little girl and I love helping people. I wanted to try out the medical field and go back to school to better myself and mine and my daughter lives. I have been in the medical field for three years now and despite everything going on with the Coronavirus I am more determined than ever to help people. I love working in the medical field and I am so happy and thankful I enrolled at IOT and for my instructor Ms. Megan who helped me every step of the way."
Macee Rivas – PMA, Class of 2019
"I previously graduated from IOT, it was an amazing experience. Ms. Megan definitely taught me a lot of things and was very supportive!!"
Jhonana Garcia – PMA, Class of 2022
Graduation and Employment Rates as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Number of Students Enrolled: 33
Number of Students Graduated: 28
ACCSC Graduation Rate: 85%
Number of Students Placed in their field of Study: 23
ACCSC Employment Rate: 82%
Employment Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program and started between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022, are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates (or 0 graduate), have been included in the employment rate calculation, which have been waived for employment for one of the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or they were an international student who returned to their country of origin, or they continued their education in an accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) on at least a half-time basis. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with ACCSC Standards of Accreditation for calculating programmatic employment rates.
For a breakdown of program costs, view our Tuition and Expenses page.
The performance numbers listed here represent the Graduation and Employment Rates for this program across all California campuses.
2022 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 55%
BPPE Placement Rate: 61%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2022 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
2023 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 62%
BPPE Placement Rate: 62%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2023 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
Graduates of this program are trained for employment in any of the following Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes.
| SOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries |
Graduation and Employment Rates as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Number of Students Enrolled: 83
Number of Students Graduated: 52
ACCSC Graduation Rate: 63%
Number of Students Placed in their field of Study: 36
ACCSC Employment Rate: 72%
Employment Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program and started between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022, are included in this calculation. 3.8% of the graduates (or 2 graduate), have been included in the employment rate calculation, which have been waived for employment for one of the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or they were an international student who returned to their country of origin, or they continued their education in an accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) on at least a half-time basis. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with ACCSC Standards of Accreditation for calculating programmatic employment rates.
For a breakdown of program costs, view our Tuition and Expenses page.
The performance numbers listed here represent the Graduation and Employment Rates for this program across all California campuses.
2022 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 55%
BPPE Placement Rate: 61%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2022 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
2023 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 62%
BPPE Placement Rate: 62%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2023 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
Graduates of this program are trained for employment in any of the following Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes.
| SOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries |
Graduation and Employment Rates as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Number of Students Enrolled: 59
Number of Students Graduated: 32
ACCSC Graduation Rate: 57%
Number of Students Placed in their field of Study: 23
ACCSC Employment Rate: 72%
Employment Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program and started between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022, are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates (or 0 graduates), have been included in the employment rate calculation, which have been waived for employment for one of the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or they were an international student who returned to their country of origin, or they continued their education in an accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) on at least a half-time basis. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with ACCSC Standards of Accreditation for calculating programmatic employment rates.
For a breakdown of program costs, view our Tuition and Expenses page.
The performance numbers listed here represent the Graduation and Employment Rates for this program across all California campuses.
2022 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 55%
BPPE Placement Rate: 61%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2022 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
2023 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 62%
BPPE Placement Rate: 62%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2023 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
Graduates of this program are trained for employment in any of the following Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes.
| SOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries |
Graduation and Employment Rates as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Number of Students Enrolled: 33
Number of Students Graduated: 28
ACCSC Graduation Rate: 85%
Number of Students Placed in their field of Study: 23
ACCSC Employment Rate: 82%
Employment Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program and started between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022, are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates (or 0 graduate), have been included in the employment rate calculation, which have been waived for employment for one of the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or they were an international student who returned to their country of origin, or they continued their education in an accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) on at least a half-time basis. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with ACCSC Standards of Accreditation for calculating programmatic employment rates.
For a breakdown of program costs, view our Tuition and Expenses page.
The performance numbers listed here represent the Graduation and Employment Rates for this program across all California campuses.
2022 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 55%
BPPE Placement Rate: 61%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2022 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
2023 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 62%
BPPE Placement Rate: 62%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2023 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
Graduates of this program are trained for employment in any of the following Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes.
| SOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries |
Graduation and Employment Rates as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Number of Students Enrolled: 83
Number of Students Graduated: 52
ACCSC Graduation Rate: 63%
Number of Students Placed in their field of Study: 36
ACCSC Employment Rate: 72%
Employment Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program and started between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022, are included in this calculation. 3.8% of the graduates (or 2 graduate), have been included in the employment rate calculation, which have been waived for employment for one of the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or they were an international student who returned to their country of origin, or they continued their education in an accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) on at least a half-time basis. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with ACCSC Standards of Accreditation for calculating programmatic employment rates.
For a breakdown of program costs, view our Tuition and Expenses page.
The performance numbers listed here represent the Graduation and Employment Rates for this program across all California campuses.
2022 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 55%
BPPE Placement Rate: 61%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2022 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
2023 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 62%
BPPE Placement Rate: 62%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2023 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
Graduates of this program are trained for employment in any of the following Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes.
| SOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries |
Graduation and Employment Rates as reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Number of Students Enrolled: 59
Number of Students Graduated: 32
ACCSC Graduation Rate: 57%
Number of Students Placed in their field of Study: 23
ACCSC Employment Rate: 72%
Employment Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program and started between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022, are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates (or 0 graduates), have been included in the employment rate calculation, which have been waived for employment for one of the following reasons: death, incarceration, active military service deployment, the onset of a medical condition that prevents employment, or they were an international student who returned to their country of origin, or they continued their education in an accredited institution of higher education (postsecondary) on at least a half-time basis. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with ACCSC Standards of Accreditation for calculating programmatic employment rates.
For a breakdown of program costs, view our Tuition and Expenses page.
The performance numbers listed here represent the Graduation and Employment Rates for this program across all California campuses.
2022 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 55%
BPPE Placement Rate: 61%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2022 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
2023 (Hybrid Program)
BPPE 150% Graduation Rate: 62%
BPPE Placement Rate: 62%
Placement Rate Methodology: All students who completed the program within 150% of normal program length and were scheduled to graduate in 2023 are included in this calculation. 0% of the graduates, (or 0 graduates), have been included in the placement rate calculation, which have been waived for placement for one of the following reasons: death, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution. These waivers have been included in the calculation in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations for calculating annual programmatic placement rates.
Graduates of this program are trained for employment in any of the following Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes.
| SOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
| 29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants |
| 31-9093 | Medical Equipment Preparers |
| 31-9094 | Medical Transcriptionists |
| 31-9099 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
| 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides |
| 43-6013 | Medical Secretaries |