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Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia

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What Should You Know About Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia?

Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate is a medical assisting training at Community College of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offered on campus and online. It takes day: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; evening: Tuesday-Thursday 6-10 p.m.; online asynchronous option (180 hours). Externship: optional volunteer externship. Cost: $2,964 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$2,964published total
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate Works

Credential
Non-credit training
Format
On campus and online
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
Day: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; evening: Tuesday-Thursday 6-10 p.m.; online asynchronous option
Hours or credits
180 hours
Externship
Optional volunteer externship

Admission and Certification at Community College of Philadelphia

Admission requirements
Age 18 with high school diploma/GED; English fluency; government ID; PA State Police and FBI background checks
Certification
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

What Community College of Philadelphia's Medical Assisting Training Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,964 in person (tuition $2,799 plus NHA exam fee $165); $2,599 onlineSource: ccp.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$2,964The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Community College of Philadelphia training costs you after aid

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

How Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate Compares

  • Its published total of $2,964 is below the median of $5,040 across 12 priced non-credit training programs on this site (2nd lowest).

Is Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia: Common Questions

How Much Does Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia Cost?

$2,964 in person (tuition $2,799 plus NHA exam fee $165); $2,599 online.

How Long Is Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia?

Day: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; evening: Tuesday-Thursday 6-10 p.m.; online asynchronous option, 180 hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Which Certification Exams Does Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Philadelphia Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate?

Age 18 with high school diploma/GED; English fluency; government ID; PA State Police and FBI background checks.

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Sources

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

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