Davenport University · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University?

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offered on campus and hybrid. It takes 2 years (60+ credits). Externship: 180-hour practicum at an outpatient medical facility (completed in person). Cost: $1,059 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) exams.

Cost
$1,059per credit, 2026-27
Length
80 wk2 years
Externship
180 hours
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus and hybrid
Length
2 years
Hours or credits
60+ credits
Externship
180-hour practicum at an outpatient medical facility (completed in person)
Also covers
pharmacology; clinical laboratory procedures; health care reimbursement

Admission and Certification at Davenport University

Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam Eligible for the RMA (AMT) exam

What Davenport University's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$1,059 per credit hour in-seat (2026-27); online $1,059 per credit for Michigan residents, net $716 per credit for non-Michigan residents after a university grant2026-27. Source: davenport.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting Compares

  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University 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 pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University Cost?

$1,059 per credit hour in-seat (2026-27); online $1,059 per credit for Michigan residents, net $716 per credit for non-Michigan residents after a university grant.

How Long Is Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University?

2 years, 60+ credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University 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 - Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting at Davenport University Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

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Sources

  1. davenport.edu: Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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