Central Piedmont Community College · Charlotte, North Carolina

Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College

DiplomaHybridCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College?

Medical Assisting Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, offered hybrid. It takes as little as 2.5 semesters. Externship: supervised practicum with a healthcare provider. Cost: $76 per credit. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$76per credit
Length
40 wkAs little as 2.5 semesters
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
Hybrid
Length
As little as 2.5 semesters
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 Diploma 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 Diploma Compares

  • At 40 weeks it is the same as the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College Cost?

$76 per credit hour tuition for North Carolina residents.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College?

As little as 2.5 semesters, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Central Piedmont Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Diploma Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Diploma 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 Diploma?

High school diploma or equivalent.

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Sources

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

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