Grayling, Michigan

Kirtland Community College Medical Assistant Programs

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What Medical Assistant Programs Does Kirtland Community College Offer?

Kirtland Community College in Grayling, Michigan offers 2 medical assisting programs (associate degree and certificate), taught on campus. Programs run 80 weeks.

2 Medical Assistant Programs at Kirtland Community College

Kirtland Community College's Programs Side by Side

ProgramCredentialFormatLengthExternshipCost
Medical Assistant, AAS, Kirtland Community CollegeAssociate degreeOn campus80 weeksIncluded$155per clock hour, 2026-27
Medical Assistant, CC, Kirtland Community CollegeCertificateOn campusIncluded$155per clock hour, 2026-27

Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.

Medical Assistant, AAS: The Details

Length
2 years
Hours or credits
62-63 credits
Externship
ALH 25500 Professional Issues in MA and Internship
Also covers
phlebotomy; ICD and procedure coding; pharmacology
Certification
Prepares for the RMA and RPT exams (AMT)
Admission
General education and pre-program admission courses (17 credits) completed with C+ or higher before program admission
Tuition (school's wording)
$155 per contact hour in-district, $236 out-of-district, $325 out-of-state, plus $31 per contact hour college services fee (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)2026-27. Source: kirtland.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

Medical Assistant, CC: The Details

Length
Less than a year full-time
Externship
Internship
Also covers
phlebotomy
Certification
Dual certification with RMA and RPT (AMT) on completion
Tuition (school's wording)
$155 per contact hour in-district, $236 out-of-district, $325 out-of-state, plus $31 per contact hour college services fee (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)2026-27. Source: kirtland.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From Kirtland Community College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Kirtland Community College Compares

  • Medical Assistant, AAS runs 80 weeks; the median for associate degree programs is 78 weeks.

Medical assistants in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

Is Kirtland Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Kirtland Community College's medical assisting programs aren'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. Accredited medical assistant programs.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at Kirtland Community College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years3

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 3 medical assisting awards conferred by Kirtland Community College in 2022-23, 911th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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Kirtland Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Kirtland Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Kirtland Community College's medical assisting programs aren'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. Accredited medical assistant programs.

How Much Does Kirtland Community College's Medical Assistant Program Cost?

Medical Assistant, AAS: $155 per contact hour in-district, $236 out-of-district, $325 out-of-state, plus $31 per contact hour college services fee (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (2026-27). Medical Assistant, CC: $155 per contact hour in-district, $236 out-of-district, $325 out-of-state, plus $31 per contact hour college services fee (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (2026-27).

How Long Is Kirtland Community College's Medical Assistant Program?

Medical Assistant, AAS: 2 years (62-63 credits). Medical Assistant, CC: Less than a year full-time.

Does Kirtland Community College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant, AAS: ALH 25500 Professional Issues in MA and Internship. Medical Assistant, CC: Internship.

Which Certification Exams Does Kirtland Community College Prepare You For?

Medical Assistant, AAS names the RMA (AMT). Medical Assistant, CC names the RMA (AMT). CMA (AAMA) eligibility through the standard route requires a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.

What Do You Need to Apply to Kirtland Community College?

Medical Assistant, AAS: General education and pre-program admission courses (17 credits) completed with C+ or higher before program admission.

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Sources

  1. kirtland.edu: Medical Assistant, AAS program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Michigan

Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. Accreditation comes only from the CAAHEP and ABHES directories (captured October 12, 2026), never from a school's own wording, and school size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs