Henry Ford College · Dearborn, Michigan

Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College?

Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement is a medical assisting certificate at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, offered on campus. It takes 2 semesters (27 credits). Externship: externships arranged by program faculty at regional clinical agencies. Cost: about $3,294 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$3,294estimated: $122/credit × 27
Length
32 wk2 semesters
Credits
27
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
2 semesters
Hours or credits
27 credits
Externship
Externships arranged by program faculty at regional clinical agencies
Also covers
phlebotomy; billing and coding; EHR

Admission and Certification at Henry Ford College

Certification
Eligible for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam Eligible for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year cumulative retention 88.04% and job placement 83.58% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Henry Ford College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$122 per credit hour in-district tuition for 100- and 200-level courses as of Fall 2026 ($213.50 out of district, $309 out of state)Fall 2026. Source: catalog.hfcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$3,294Estimated: $122/credit × 27, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Henry Ford College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $3,294 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (62nd lowest).
  • At 32 weeks it is shorter 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 of Achievement at Henry Ford 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 billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College Cost?

$122 per credit hour in-district tuition for 100- and 200-level courses as of Fall 2026 ($213.50 out of district, $309 out of state). That works out to about $3,294 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College?

2 semesters, 27 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford 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 of Achievement 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).

Can You Take Medical Assistant - Certificate of Achievement at Henry Ford College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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