Bossier Parish Community College · Bossier City, Louisiana

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College?

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana, offered on campus. It takes 5 semesters. Externship: practicum of at least 180 hours. Cost: $139 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$139per credit, 2026-27
Length
80 wk5 semesters
Externship
180 hours
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
5 semesters
Externship
Practicum of at least 180 hours
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Bossier Parish Community College

Admission requirements
Same selective admission as the CTS
Certification
NHA CCMA exam required before graduation

What Bossier Parish Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$138.95 per credit hour tuition for credit classes2026-27. Source: bpcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Compares

  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish 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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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College Cost?

$138.95 per credit hour tuition for credit classes (2026-27).

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College?

5 semesters, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish 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 Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant?

Same selective admission as the CTS.

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Sources

  1. bpcc.edu: Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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