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Medical Assisting Certificate at Cleveland State Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate at Cleveland State Community College?

Medical Assisting Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer) (39 credit hours). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Length
48 wk3 semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Credits
39
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
3 semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Hours or credits
39 credit hours
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Cleveland State Community College

Certification
Eligible for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA [AAMA]) exam

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

How Medical Assisting Certificate Compares

  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Cleveland State 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 Certificate at Cleveland State Community College: Common Questions

How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Cleveland State Community College?

3 semesters (fall, spring, summer), 39 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Cleveland State 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 Certificate 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 Certificate at Cleveland State Community College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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