H Councill Trenholm State Community College · Montgomery, Alabama

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology at H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Associate degreeCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology at H Councill Trenholm State Community College?

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology is a medical assisting associate degree at H Councill Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama. Externship: MAT 230 Medical Assisting Preceptorship. Cost: $131 per credit, 2025-26. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$131per credit, 2025-26
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology Works

Credential
Associate degree
Externship
MAT 230 Medical Assisting Preceptorship
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; laboratory procedures
Start dates
Each semester

Admission and Certification at H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED, ACCUPLACER, 30 wpm typing, health screening, drug screen, immunizations, TB test, CPR, background check and liability insurance
Certification
AAMA national certification exam (CMA) AMT exam (RMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year (2020-2024) exam passage rate 83%; graduate and employer satisfaction 100%Reported for 2020-2024.

What H Councill Trenholm State Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$131 per credit hour tuition; $187 per credit hour with required fees2025-26. Source: trenholmstate.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology Compares

  • It is one of 55 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited associate degree programs on this site.

Is Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology at H Councill Trenholm State 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 and EKG.

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Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology at H Councill Trenholm State Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology at H Councill Trenholm State Community College Cost?

$131 per credit hour tuition; $187 per credit hour with required fees (2025-26).

Is Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology at H Councill Trenholm State 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 Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology Prepare You For?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology?

High school diploma or GED, ACCUPLACER, 30 wpm typing, health screening, drug screen, immunizations, TB test, CPR, background check and liability insurance.

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Sources

  1. trenholmstate.edu: Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Technology program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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