Carrington College-Sacramento · Sacramento, California
Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento
What Should You Know About Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento?
Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) is a medical assisting certificate at Carrington College-Sacramento in Sacramento, California, offered hybrid. It takes approximately 36 weeks (not including breaks) (870 contact hours; 36 semester credits). Externship: 315 externship hours (Externship 1, 135 hours; Externship 2, 180 hours), in person at an approved healthcare setting. Cost: $22,404 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.
- Cost
- $22,404published total, 2026
- Length
- 36 wk
- Hours
- 870clock hours
- Externship
- 135 hours
- CCMANHA
How Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- Approximately 36 weeks (not including breaks)
- Hours or credits
- 870 contact hours; 36 semester credits
- Externship
- 315 externship hours (Externship 1, 135 hours; Externship 2, 180 hours), in person at an approved healthcare setting
- Also covers
- revenue cycle management
Admission and Certification at Carrington College-Sacramento
- Admission requirements
- Own or have unrestricted access to a computer with reliable internet access
- Certification
- Eligible for the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam
What Carrington College-Sacramento's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $22,404 total program cost, California rate for the online certificate (April 13, 2026 start table); the potential-additional-costs table lists $22,860 for the same program2026. Source: carrington.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $22,404The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Carrington College-Sacramento certificate costs you after aid
From carrington.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) Compares
- Its published total of $22,404 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (387th lowest).
- At 36 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 135-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento 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.
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Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento Cost?
$22,404 total program cost, California rate for the online certificate (April 13, 2026 start table); the potential-additional-costs table lists $22,860 for the same program.
How Long Is Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento?
Approximately 36 weeks (not including breaks), 870 contact hours; 36 semester credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento 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 Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).
Can You Take Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-Sacramento Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division)?
Own or have unrestricted access to a computer with reliable internet access.
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