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Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College

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What Should You Know About Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College?

Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offered on campus. Cost: $139 per credit, 2025-26. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$139per credit, 2025-26
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus

Admission and Certification at Baton Rouge Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma, GED or HiSET (or dual-enrollment eligibility); admission test scores; criminal background check, drug screening, BLS CPR and health requirements
Certification
Eligible for the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam Coding and Insurance pathway: eligible for AHIMA CCA and AAPC CPC-A exams

What Baton Rouge Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$138.96 per credit hour tuition for Louisiana residents, plus mandatory and refundable fees billed per credit hour2025-26. Source: mybrcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College Cost?

$138.96 per credit hour tuition for Louisiana residents, plus mandatory and refundable fees billed per credit hour (2025-26).

Is Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College 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 Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Community College Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant?

High school diploma, GED or HiSET (or dual-enrollment eligibility); admission test scores; criminal background check, drug screening, BLS CPR and health requirements.

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Sources

  1. mybrcc.edu: Certificate of Technical Studies: Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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