American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education · Piscataway, New Jersey

Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education?

Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education in Piscataway, New Jersey, offered hybrid. It takes 10 months; Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm (30 credit hours plus 195 clinical internship hours). Externship: 195-hour clinical internship. Cost: $14,400 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$14,400published total, 2026
Length
43 wk10 months; Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm
Credits
30
Externship
195 hours
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Evening
Length
10 months; Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm
Hours or credits
30 credit hours plus 195 clinical internship hours
Externship
195-hour clinical internship
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; medical billing and coding
Start dates
January 11, 2027

Admission and Certification at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED and passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam
Certification
Graduates may pursue CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) or CCMA (NHA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Retention 91% and job placement 83% (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)Reported for 2024-25.

What American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$14,400 total cost: $13,500 tuition, $200 admin fee, $350 book fee and $250 general student fee (30 credits)2026. Source: aimseducation.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$14,400The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education certificate costs you after aid

From aimseducation.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate Compares

  • Its published total of $14,400 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (267th lowest).
  • At 43 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 195-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.

Is Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG and billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education Cost?

$14,400 total cost: $13,500 tuition, $200 admin fee, $350 book fee and $250 general student fee (30 credits) (2026).

How Long Is Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education?

10 months; Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm, 30 credit hours plus 195 clinical internship hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate at American Institute of Medical Sciences &Amp; Education Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate?

High school diploma or GED and passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.

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Sources

  1. aimseducation.edu: Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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