Bossier Parish Community College · Bossier City, Louisiana

Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College

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What Should You Know About Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College?

Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting diploma at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana, offered on campus. It takes 3 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
48 wk3 semesters
Externship
180 hours
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
3 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 Diploma 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 Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant Compares

  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.

Is Technical Diploma 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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Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College Cost?

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

How Long Is Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant at Bossier Parish Community College?

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

Is Technical Diploma 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 Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Technical Diploma 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 Technical Diploma in Medical Assistant?

Same selective admission as the CTS.

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Sources

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

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