Dakota College at Bottineau · Bottineau, North Dakota

Medical Assistant Certificate at Dakota College at Bottineau

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Dakota College at Bottineau?

Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau, North Dakota, offered on campus and online. It takes as little as 1 year. Externship: 160-hour intern experience in a medical facility. Cost: $237 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.

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Cost
$237per credit, 2026-27
Length
40 wkAs little as 1 year
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • CCMANHA
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assistant Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus and online
Length
As little as 1 year
Externship
160-hour intern experience in a medical facility

Admission and Certification at Dakota College at Bottineau

Certification
Eligible for the NCCT Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam or the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam

What Dakota College at Bottineau's Medical Assisting Certificate 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 Medical Assistant Certificate Compares

  • At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate 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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Medical Assistant Certificate at Dakota College at Bottineau: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate 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).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Dakota College at Bottineau?

As little as 1 year, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate 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 Medical Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate 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: Medical Assistant Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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