Community College of Vermont · Montpelier, Vermont

Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Vermont

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

Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont. It takes three semesters, or two semesters on the accelerated pathway (27-32 credits). Externship: clinical Medical Assisting Internship (AHS 2820). Cost: about $7,830 (estimated). The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$7,830estimated: $290/credit × 27
Length
48 wk
Credits
27
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Length
Three semesters, or two semesters on the accelerated pathway
Hours or credits
27-32 credits
Externship
Clinical Medical Assisting Internship (AHS 2820)
Also covers
phlebotomy; pharmacology

Admission and Certification at Community College of Vermont

Admission requirements
Criminal background check before enrolling in clinical medical assisting courses; immunization documentation required
Certification
Prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

What Community College of Vermont's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$290 per credit in-state and NEBHE/Good Neighbor; $399 per credit out-of-state; $125 administrative fee2026-27. Source: catalog.ccv.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$7,830Estimated: $290/credit × 27, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Community College of Vermont certificate costs you after aid

From catalog.ccv.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 estimated cost of $7,830 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (189th lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Vermont 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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

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

$290 per credit in-state and NEBHE/Good Neighbor; $399 per credit out-of-state; $125 administrative fee (2026-27). That works out to about $7,830 for the program, an estimate before fees.

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

Three semesters, or two semesters on the accelerated pathway, 27-32 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate at Community College of Vermont 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).

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

Criminal background check before enrolling in clinical medical assisting courses; immunization documentation required.

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Sources

  1. catalog.ccv.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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