Students attend CIDMA in Lyndhurst, OH, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. CIDMA degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in medical administration.
Applicants to CIDMA appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 93 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). CIDMA has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc. has a strong and unwarvering committment to train and place personnel in the para-medical field who are qualified to assist physicians and dentists. Specialized training enable graduates to further extend the services offered by healthcare professionals to greater numbers of people with competence and efficiency. Students must excel both clinically and academically. They are encourged and motivated to become an integral part of and a credit to the allied health professions."
More complete details are provided below.
Cleveland Institute Of Dental Medical Assistants Lyndhurst
5564 Mayfield Rd
Lyndhurst, OH 44124-2928
General Phone: (216) 241-2930
http://www.cidma.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for CIDMA in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, CIDMA had a total enrollment of 93 students (211 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 49% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lyndhurst, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
CIDMA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2110701)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CIDMA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
On-campus library
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