Bristol Community College · Fall River, Massachusetts

Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) is a medical assisting certificate at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts, offered on campus. Cost: $24 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$24per credit, 2026-27
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day

Admission and Certification at Bristol Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalency; C or higher in biology with lab and Algebra I; 6 college credits with C or higher; Health Science Information Session; CORI/SORI and drug screen
Certification
Graduates eligible to apply to sit for the AAMA exam to be credentialed as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Exam passage 100% and job placement 90% (five-year average, 2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Bristol Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$24 per credit tuition for Massachusetts residents, plus $230 per credit college fees2026-27. Source: catalog.bristolcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) Compares

  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College Cost?

$24 per credit tuition for Massachusetts residents, plus $230 per credit college fees (2026-27).

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) at Bristol Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement)?

High school diploma or equivalency; C or higher in biology with lab and Algebra I; 6 college credits with C or higher; Health Science Information Session; CORI/SORI and drug screen.

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Sources

  1. catalog.bristolcc.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate (Certificate of Achievement) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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