Cabarrus College of Health Sciences · Concord, North Carolina

Associate of Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

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What Should You Know About Associate of Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences?

Associate of Science in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Concord, North Carolina, offered hybrid. It requires 68 credit hours (47 major, 21 general education). Externship: family medicine practicum plus specialty practice internship. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Credits
68
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Associate of Science in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Evening and weekend
Hours or credits
68 credit hours (47 major, 21 general education)
Externship
Family medicine practicum plus specialty practice internship
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Certification
Eligible for the AAMA certification exam (CMA)

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

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 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 Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences: Common Questions

How Long Is Associate of Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences?

68 credit hours (47 major, 21 general education), according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 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 Science in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Science in Medical Assistant at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

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Sources

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

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