Lake Michigan College · Benton Harbor, Michigan

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan College?

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science is a medical assisting associate degree at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, offered on campus. It requires 62 credits (42 MEDA credits plus 20 general education credits). Externship: medical Assistant Externship, 3 credits. Cost: $193 per clock hour, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) exams.

Cost
$193per clock hour, 2026-27
Credits
62
Externship
Included
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
62 credits (42 MEDA credits plus 20 general education credits)
Externship
Medical Assistant Externship, 3 credits
Also covers
pharmacology; medical coding

Admission and Certification at Lake Michigan College

Admission requirements
Criminal background check, drug screen and proof of required vaccinations
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam Eligible for the RMA (AMT) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Credentialing exam passage average 100% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Lake Michigan College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$192.50 per contact hour for all U.S. students (2026-27)2026-27. Source: lakemichigancollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan 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 billing and coding and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan College Cost?

$192.50 per contact hour for all U.S. students (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan College?

62 credits (42 MEDA credits plus 20 general education credits), according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan 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 in Applied Science Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Lake Michigan College Online?

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

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

Criminal background check, drug screen and proof of required vaccinations.

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Sources

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

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