Johnston Community College · Smithfield, North Carolina

Medical Assisting Diploma at Johnston Community College

DiplomaCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Diploma at Johnston Community College?

Medical Assisting Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, North Carolina. Cost: $76 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$76per credit, 2026-27
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma

Admission and Certification at Johnston Community College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; English skills; AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card; photo ID; Social Security card; proof of medical insurance
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) certification exam

What Johnston Community College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$76 per credit hour for North Carolina residents, $268 per credit hour out of state (2026-27); fees extra2026-27. Source: johnstoncc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting Diploma Compares

  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Johnston 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.

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How Much Does Medical Assisting Diploma at Johnston Community College Cost?

$76 per credit hour for North Carolina residents, $268 per credit hour out of state (2026-27); fees extra.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma at Johnston 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 Medical Assisting Diploma Prepare You For?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Diploma?

High school diploma or GED; English skills; AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card; photo ID; Social Security card; proof of medical insurance.

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Sources

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

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