Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, Maine

Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley Community College?

Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science is a medical assisting associate degree at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine, offered on campus. It requires 61 credits. Externship: clinical/Administrative Office Practicum (MAS234) within the certificate. Cost: about $5,856 (estimated). The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$5,856estimated: $96/credit × 61
Credits
61
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
61 credits
Externship
Clinical/Administrative Office Practicum (MAS234) within the certificate
Also covers
EKG; phlebotomy; medical billing and coding

Admission and Certification at Kennebec Valley Community College

Admission requirements
Medical Assisting Certificate required for admission to the associate degree
Certification
Prepared and eligible for the American Association of Medical Assistants certification examination (CMA)

What Kennebec Valley Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$96 per credit hour Maine resident, $192 non-resident, $144 NERSP; plus $13 student services and $29 comprehensive fees per credit hourSource: kvcc.me.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$5,856Estimated: $96/credit × 61, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Kennebec Valley Community College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $5,856 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (27th lowest).

Is Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley 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.

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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How Much Does Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley Community College Cost?

$96 per credit hour Maine resident, $192 non-resident, $144 NERSP; plus $13 student services and $29 comprehensive fees per credit hour. That works out to about $5,856 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley Community College?

61 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley 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 Assisting, Associate of Applied Science Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science at Kennebec Valley Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science?

Medical Assisting Certificate required for admission to the associate degree.

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Sources

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

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