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Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany

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What Should You Know About Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany?

Diploma in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting diploma at Bryant & Stratton College-Albany in Albany, New York, offered on campus. It takes 12 months (44 credits). Externship: internship of at least 160 clock hours. Cost: $10,230 per term. The program names the CMA (AAMA) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$10,230per term
Length
52 wk12 months
Credits
44
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • CCMANHA

How Diploma in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
12 months
Hours or credits
44 credits
Externship
Internship of at least 160 clock hours

Admission and Certification at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany

Certification
Prepared to sit for the NHA CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) exam; diploma graduates are not eligible for the AAMA (CMA) exam

What Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$10,230 base tuition per semester for associate degree and diploma programs (12-18 credits for day students); $682 per credit outside that rangeSource: bryantstratton.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Diploma in Medical Assisting Compares

  • At 52 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.

Is Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany 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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Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany: Common Questions

How Much Does Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany Cost?

$10,230 base tuition per semester for associate degree and diploma programs (12-18 credits for day students); $682 per credit outside that range.

How Long Is Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany?

12 months, 44 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany 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 Diploma in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Diploma in Medical Assisting at Bryant &Amp; Stratton College-Albany Online?

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

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Sources

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

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