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Medical assistant training in Fort Wayne

13 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

5 schools offer these medical assistant programs with classes in the Fort Wayne area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Medical assistants do office and clinical work, from scheduling appointments to taking patients' vital signs. Most train in a certificate program. Certification isn't required in most states, but employers often prefer it.1 In Fort Wayne, 4 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

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All 134 medical assistant programs in Indiana, including online programs

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Fort Wayne?

$3,544 to $3,548

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 13 programs with a price: $3,100 to $15,990

Finished the program
78%
Working 6 months later
81%
Earned a year, estimated
about $27,100
Length
12 to 14 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free medical assistant training in Fort Wayne?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 medical assistant programs in Fort Wayne approved for funding

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13 programs

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center, Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Fort Wayne · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,000
    Price if you pay yourself$15,990
    Program website, Medical Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Medical Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,254
    Length
    36 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $307
    Students counted
    295
    a year, estimated
    $21,000
    price
    $15,990

  • Medical assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne · Medical assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,367
    Program website, Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Medical Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,952
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $663
    Students counted
    230
    a year, estimated
    $31,800
    price
    $7,367

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,548
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,400
    Length
    14 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    83
    a year, estimated
    $21,600
    price
    $3,548

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,544
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,739
    Length
    14 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $425
    Students counted
    77
    a year, estimated
    $27,000
    price
    $3,544

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,545
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,545

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,795
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,482
    Length
    10 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    $37,900
    price
    $3,795

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,548
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,765
    Length
    14 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    29
    a year, estimated
    $27,100
    price
    $3,548

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,544
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,044
    Length
    14 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $425
    Students counted
    22
    a year, estimated
    $32,200
    price
    $3,544

  • Medical assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Medical Assistant

    Essential Healthcare Staffing, Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Essential Healthcare Staffing, Fort Wayne · Medical assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,100
    Program website, Certified Medical Assistant at Essential Healthcare Staffing
    More details about Certified Medical Assistant at Essential Healthcare Staffing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,100

  • Medical administrative assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne

    No diploma needed

    Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed., Fort Wayne · Medical administrative assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,333
    Program website, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    More details about Certified Medical Administrative Assistant at Fort Wayne Community Schools Adult And Cont. Ed.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,333

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,345
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,345

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Larwill

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Freedom Academy, Larwill · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,548
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,548

  • Clinical medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Freedom Academy, Fort Wayne · Clinical medical assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,548
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    More details about Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Freedom Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,548

How to pay for medical assistant training in Fort Wayne

Workforce funding can pay for medical assistant training in Fort Wayne

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for medical assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for medical assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Fort Wayne medical assistant program numbers come from

Which Fort Wayne medical assistant programs are on this list?

These are the medical assistant programs with classes in the Fort Wayne area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Indiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Fort Wayne medical assistant program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some medical assistant programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in Fort Wayne

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs