Illinois Valley Community College’s Medical Assisting program has earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Dean of Health Professions Heather Seghi called the accreditation “a gold standard” that gives students confidence in their training and signals to potential employers that graduates meet nationally recognized competencies.

Kaity Ritter, program coordinator, said graduates are eligible to earn a nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Medical Assistants perform a wide range of administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, clinics, urgent care facilities, or private practices.
Applications for the Fall 2025 program are being accepted through May 1.