Kent State University at Ashtabula · Ashtabula, Ohio
Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula
What Should You Know About Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula?
Non-degree Certificate in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at Kent State University at Ashtabula in Ashtabula, Ohio, offered hybrid. It takes 3 semesters (24 credit hours minimum). Externship: MA 10092 Medical Assisting Practicum, 3 credits. Cost: about $8,544 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $8,544estimated: $356/credit × 24
- Length
- 48 wk3 semesters
- Credits
- 24
- Externship
- Included
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
How Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 3 semesters
- Hours or credits
- 24 credit hours minimum
- Externship
- MA 10092 Medical Assisting Practicum, 3 credits
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG
Admission and Certification at Kent State University at Ashtabula
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED; current or transfer Kent State students need a 2.0 GPA; applicants meet with the program director before acceptance
- Certification
- Prepares graduates for the national certification examinations
What Kent State University at Ashtabula's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $355.99 per credit hour lower-division for Ohio residents, $791.59 for non-residents (2026-27 regional campus rate)2026-27. Source: kent.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $8,544Estimated: $356/credit × 24, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Kent State University at Ashtabula certificate costs you after aid
From kent.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting Compares
- Its estimated cost of $8,544 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (203rd lowest).
- At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula 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 EKG.
Similar Medical Assistant Certificates Nearby
- Non-degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at GeaugaOH · 48 weeks · $8,544
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- Medical Assisting at Scioto County Career Technical CenterLucasville, OH · 40 weeks · $8,468
- Medical Assisting Technologies at Madison Adult Career CenterMansfield, OH · $8,906
- Medical Assisting Certificate at Clark State CollegeSpringfield, OH · 40 weeks · $8,168 · CAAHEP accredited
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Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula: Common Questions
How Much Does Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula Cost?
$355.99 per credit hour lower-division for Ohio residents, $791.59 for non-residents (2026-27 regional campus rate). That works out to about $8,544 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula?
3 semesters, 24 credit hours minimum, according to the school's program page.
Is Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula 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.
Can You Take Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting at Kent State University at Ashtabula Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Non-Degree Certificate in Medical Assisting?
High school diploma or GED; current or transfer Kent State students need a 2.0 GPA; applicants meet with the program director before acceptance.
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