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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau?

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing track) is a medical assisting associate degree at Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau, North Dakota, offered on campus and online. Externship: 160-hour intern experience in a medical facility. Cost: $237 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$237per credit, 2026-27
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus and online
Externship
160-hour intern experience in a medical facility

Admission and Certification at Dakota College at Bottineau

Certification
Eligible for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT)

What Dakota College at Bottineau's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$237.42 per credit tuition for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Canadian residents, plus $37.79 per credit in Bottineau on-campus fees2026-27. Source: dakotacollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) Compares

  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau 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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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau Cost?

$237.42 per credit tuition for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Canadian residents, plus $37.79 per credit in Bottineau on-campus fees (2026-27).

Is Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau 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 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the RMA (AMT).

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (Incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing Track) at Dakota College at Bottineau Online?

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

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Sources

  1. dakotacollege.edu: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (incl. Medical Assistant/Pre-Nursing track) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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