Glen Oaks Community College · Centreville, Michigan

Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, Michigan, offered on campus. It takes under one year, full-time. Externship: ALH 238 Medical Assistant Externship, supervised training in a healthcare facility. Cost: $143 per clock hour, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$143per clock hour, 2026-27
Length
40 wkUnder one year, full-time
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Under one year, full-time
Externship
ALH 238 Medical Assistant Externship, supervised training in a healthcare facility
Also covers
phlebotomy; medication administration; surgical assisting; insurance coding and billing

Admission and Certification at Glen Oaks Community College

Admission requirements
Placement into BUS 111 and MATH 100 or higher (or corresponding ACT/SAT scores) before admission
Certification
Eligible for the national certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA-AAMA)

What Glen Oaks Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$143 per contact hour in-district, $176 service area, $213 in-state, $251 out-of-state, plus $42 per contact hour student fees (Fall 2026)2026-27. Source: catalog.glenoaks.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From catalog.glenoaks.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.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, billing and coding and pharmacology.

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Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College Cost?

$143 per contact hour in-district, $176 service area, $213 in-state, $251 out-of-state, plus $42 per contact hour student fees (Fall 2026) (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College?

Under one year, full-time, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Glen Oaks Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?

Placement into BUS 111 and MATH 100 or higher (or corresponding ACT/SAT scores) before admission.

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Sources

  1. catalog.glenoaks.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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