Central Piedmont Community College · Charlotte, North Carolina

Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College?

Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) is a medical assisting associate degree at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, offered hybrid. It takes 2 years. Externship: supervised practicum with a healthcare provider. Cost: $76 per credit. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$76per credit
Length
80 wk2 years
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid
Length
2 years
Externship
Supervised practicum with a healthcare provider

Admission and Certification at Central Piedmont Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) certification exam

What Central Piedmont Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour tuition for North Carolina residentsSource: cpcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) Compares

  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College 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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Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College Cost?

$76 per credit hour tuition for North Carolina residents.

How Long Is Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College?

2 years, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College 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 (A.A.S.) Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) at Central Piedmont Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting (A.A.S.)?

High school diploma or equivalent.

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Sources

  1. cpcc.edu: Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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