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Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) is a medical assisting certificate at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in Cincinnati, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters (32 credits). Externship: 160 hours of unpaid practicum in semester 3. Cost: about $6,656 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$6,656estimated: $208/credit × 32
Length
48 wk3 semesters
Credits
32
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
3 semesters
Hours or credits
32 credits
Externship
160 hours of unpaid practicum in semester 3

Admission and Certification at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Certification
Eligible for the CMA exam

What Cincinnati State Technical and Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$208 per credit hour for Ohio residents, $416 out-of-state (Fall 2026); Kentucky and Indiana residents pay the Ohio rate under reciprocity2026-27. Source: cincinnatistate.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$6,656Estimated: $208/credit × 32, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $6,656 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (163rd lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and 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 Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cost?

$208 per credit hour for Ohio residents, $416 out-of-state (Fall 2026); Kentucky and Indiana residents pay the Ohio rate under reciprocity (2026-27). That works out to about $6,656 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College?

3 semesters, 32 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and 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 Assistant Certificate (MAC) 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 Certificate (MAC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. cincinnatistate.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate (MAC) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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