Iowa Central Community College · Fort Dodge, Iowa

Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community College

Associate degree

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community College?

Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science is a medical assisting associate degree at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It requires diploma plus 13 required credits and 6 elective credits. Cost: $223 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$223per credit, 2026-27
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science Works

Credential
Associate degree
Hours or credits
Diploma plus 13 required credits and 6 elective credits

Admission and Certification at Iowa Central Community College

Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam

What Iowa Central Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$223 per credit hour tuition for Iowa residents plus $19 per credit hour student fees; nonresident tuition $318.50 per credit hour2026-27. Source: iowacentral.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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How Much Does Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community College Cost?

$223 per credit hour tuition for Iowa residents plus $19 per credit hour student fees; nonresident tuition $318.50 per credit hour (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community College?

Diploma plus 13 required credits and 6 elective credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Central Community 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 Associate of Applied Science Prepare You For?

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

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Sources

  1. iowacentral.edu: Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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