Bay De Noc Community College · Escanaba, Michigan

Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc Community College

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What Should You Know About Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc Community College?

Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) is a medical assisting certificate at Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters (39 credits). Externship: end-of-program Medical Assistant Externship (CMAC 2720). Cost: $165 per clock hour. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$165per clock hour
Length
48 wk3 semesters
Credits
39
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
3 semesters
Hours or credits
39 credits
Externship
End-of-program Medical Assistant Externship (CMAC 2720)
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical insurance billing; medication administration

Admission and Certification at Bay De Noc Community College

Certification
Prepares for a national certification exam to earn the Certified Medical Assistant credential

What Bay De Noc Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$165 per contact hour tuition for Delta County residents, plus $12 student success and $37 technology fees per contact hourSource: baycollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) Compares

  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc 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.

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

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc Community College Cost?

$165 per contact hour tuition for Delta County residents, plus $12 student success and $37 technology fees per contact hour.

How Long Is Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc Community College?

3 semesters, 39 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc 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 Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Certified Medical Assistant (Certificate) at Bay De Noc Community College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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