Century College · White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Medical Assistant Diploma at Century College

DiplomaOn campusOnlineCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Diploma at Century College?

Medical Assistant Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, offered on campus and online. Externship: 300-hour unpaid clinical practicum. Cost: $237 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$237per credit, 2026-27
Externship
300 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus and online
Schedule
Day and evening
Externship
300-hour unpaid clinical practicum
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Century College

Admission requirements
High school diploma/GED; college-level English/reading placement; BIOL 1024 (D or higher) and HLTH 1001 (C or higher) before start; Minnesota background study; BLS CPR by end of first semester
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam AMT certification option
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2020-2024: retention 93.09%, graduate and employer satisfaction 100%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Century College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$236.69 per credit2026-27. Source: century.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Diploma Compares

  • Its 300-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Century 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 Assistant Diploma at Century College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Diploma at Century College Cost?

$236.69 per credit (2026-27).

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Century 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 Assistant 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 Assistant Diploma at Century College Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Diploma?

High school diploma/GED; college-level English/reading placement; BIOL 1024 (D or higher) and HLTH 1001 (C or higher) before start; Minnesota background study; BLS CPR by end of first semester.

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Sources

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

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