Gaston College · Dallas, North Carolina

Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston College

Associate degree

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston College?

Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) is a medical assisting associate degree at Gaston College in Dallas, North Carolina. It requires diploma plus 20 additional credit hours. Cost: $76 per credit. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$76per credit
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Hours or credits
Diploma plus 20 additional credit hours

Admission and Certification at Gaston College

Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) certification exam

What Gaston College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour in-state tuition, 16 hours maximum per semesterSource: gaston.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston College Cost?

$76 per credit hour in-state tuition, 16 hours maximum per semester.

How Long Is Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston College?

Diploma plus 20 additional credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) at Gaston 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 Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) Prepare You For?

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

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Sources

  1. gaston.edu: Medical Assisting A.A.S (A45400) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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