North East, Maryland

Cecil College Medical Assistant Training

Non-credit trainingPublic

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Cecil College Offer?

Cecil College in North East, Maryland offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assistant Certificate (workforce training), taught on campus.

Medical Assistant Certificate (Workforce Training) at Cecil College

Inside Cecil College's Non-Credit Training

Hours or credits
900 hours
Externship
160-hour clinical externship in Maryland, Delaware or Pennsylvania
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; injections; insurance billing
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam; exam fee included
Admission
Age 18; high school diploma or GED; background check and drug screen; AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider; student health profile
Outcomes the school publishes
2020-2024 cumulative: retention 86%, job placement 88.37%, CMA exam passage 63.89%, graduate satisfaction 95.35%Reported for 2020-2024.

From Cecil College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

Is Cecil College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Cecil College's medical assisting training 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. Accredited medical assistant programs.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

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Cecil College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Cecil College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Cecil College's medical assisting training 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. Accredited medical assistant programs.

Does Cecil College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate (workforce training): 160-hour clinical externship in Maryland, Delaware or Pennsylvania.

Which Certification Exams Does Cecil College Prepare You For?

Medical Assistant Certificate (workforce training) names the CMA (AAMA). CMA (AAMA) eligibility through the standard route requires a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.

What Do You Need to Apply to Cecil College?

Medical Assistant Certificate (workforce training): Age 18; high school diploma or GED; background check and drug screen; AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider; student health profile.

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Sources

  1. cecil.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate (workforce training) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Maryland

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