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Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison

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What Should You Know About Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison?

Diploma in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting diploma at Herzing University-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin, offered online. It takes 10 months. Externship: 180-hour externship over 8 weeks in the final term (weekday daytime); two clinical lab courses completed at healthcare facilities with proctors. Cost: $12,720 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

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Cost
$12,720published total
Length
43 wk10 months
Externship
180 hours
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Diploma in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
Online
Length
10 months
Externship
180-hour externship over 8 weeks in the final term (weekday daytime); two clinical lab courses completed at healthcare facilities with proctors

Admission and Certification at Herzing University-Madison

Certification
CCMA (NHA) exam prep; first attempt paid by Herzing

What Herzing University-Madison's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$12,720 total tuition ($530 per credit, 24 credits)Source: herzing.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$12,720The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Herzing University-Madison diploma costs you after aid

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

How Diploma in Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its published total of $12,720 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (67th lowest).
  • At 43 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.

Is Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison 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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Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison: Common Questions

How Much Does Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison Cost?

$12,720 total tuition ($530 per credit, 24 credits).

How Long Is Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison?

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

Is Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison 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 Diploma in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Diploma in Medical Assisting at Herzing University-Madison Online?

Yes: coursework is online, and the externship is in person: 180-hour externship over 8 weeks in the final term (weekday daytime); two clinical lab courses completed at healthcare facilities with proctors.

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Sources

  1. herzing.edu: Diploma in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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