Bossier Parish Community College · Bossier City, Louisiana

Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College

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What Should You Know About Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College?

Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana, offered on campus. It takes 2 semesters. Externship: practicum of at least 180 hours at physicians' offices and clinics (ALHT 210), generally 8 hours/day, 3-5 days/week for 8-14 weeks. Cost: $139 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$139per credit, 2026-27
Length
32 wk2 semesters
Externship
180 hours
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
2 semesters
Externship
Practicum of at least 180 hours at physicians' offices and clinics (ALHT 210), generally 8 hours/day, 3-5 days/week for 8-14 weeks
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Bossier Parish Community College

Admission requirements
College admission; qualification courses and ALHT 201 or ALHT 203 with C or better; cumulative GPA 2.0; program application; up to 20 students selected per class
Certification
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam required before graduation; CCMA fee charged in addition to tuition

What Bossier Parish Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate 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 Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant Compares

  • At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.

Is Certificate of Technical Studies 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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Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College Cost?

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

How Long Is Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College?

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

Is Certificate of Technical Studies 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 Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Certificate of Technical Studies 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 Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant?

College admission; qualification courses and ALHT 201 or ALHT 203 with C or better; cumulative GPA 2.0; program application; up to 20 students selected per class.

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Sources

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

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