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Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) at Community College of Allegheny County

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) at Community College of Allegheny County?

Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) is a medical assisting certificate at Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offered on campus. Externship: 160-hour nonpaid clinical externship. Cost: $130 per credit, Effective fall 2025. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$130per credit, Effective fall 2025
Externship
160 hours

How Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Externship
160-hour nonpaid clinical externship
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Community College of Allegheny County

Admission requirements
Selective: placement tests; applications accepted in spring for fall (reopens January 15, 2027)

What Community College of Allegheny County's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$130 per credit for Allegheny County residents (1-11 credits), $260 for other Pennsylvania counties, $390 out of state; flat $1,950 per semester for 12-18 credits for county residents; fees extraEffective fall 2025. Source: ccac.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) Compares

  • 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 (419.2) at Community College of Allegheny County 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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How Much Does Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) at Community College of Allegheny County Cost?

$130 per credit for Allegheny County residents (1-11 credits), $260 for other Pennsylvania counties, $390 out of state; flat $1,950 per semester for 12-18 credits for county residents; fees extra (Effective fall 2025).

Is Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) at Community College of Allegheny County 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.

Can You Take Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) at Community College of Allegheny County Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2)?

Selective: placement tests; applications accepted in spring for fall (reopens January 15, 2027).

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Sources

  1. ccac.edu: Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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