Helms College · Augusta, Georgia

Medical Assistant at Helms College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant at Helms College?

Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Helms College in Augusta, Georgia, offered on campus. It takes 12 months. Cost: $15,923 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$15,923published total
Length
52 wk12 months
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
12 months
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; billing and coding

Admission and Certification at Helms College

Certification
CMA certification exam preparation included
Outcomes the school publishes
93% job placement in field within 6 months of graduation

What Helms College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$15,923 total cost for the Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant Diploma: tuition $14,317, books and supplies $986, uniforms, student kit, credentialing exam, drug screen, background check and immunizationsSource: helms.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$15,923The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Helms College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Compares

  • Its published total of $15,923 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (280th lowest).
  • At 52 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant at Helms 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.

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

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant at Helms College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant at Helms College Cost?

$15,923 total cost for the Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant Diploma: tuition $14,317, books and supplies $986, uniforms, student kit, credentialing exam, drug screen, background check and immunizations.

How Long Is Medical Assistant at Helms College?

12 months, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant at Helms 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 Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assistant at Helms College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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