CUNY Queensborough Community College · Bayside, New York

A.A.S. in Medical Assistant at CUNY Queensborough Community College

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What Should You Know About A.A.S. in Medical Assistant at CUNY Queensborough Community College?

A.A.S. in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at CUNY Queensborough Community College in Bayside, New York, offered on campus. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How A.A.S. in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG

Admission and Certification at CUNY Queensborough Community College

Certification
NHA Phlebotomy Certification (through BI-961 Phlebotomy Practice) NHA EKG Certification (through BI-452 EKG Technology) NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam for graduates

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

Is A.A.S. in Medical Assistant at CUNY Queensborough Community College 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 EKG.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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A.A.S. in Medical Assistant at CUNY Queensborough Community College: Common Questions

Is A.A.S. in Medical Assistant at CUNY Queensborough Community College 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 A.A.S. in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take A.A.S. in Medical Assistant at CUNY Queensborough Community College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. qcc.cuny.edu: A.A.S. in Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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