Lakeland Community College · Kirtland, Ohio

Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland Community College?

Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) is a medical assisting certificate at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes 4 semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer) (30 credit hours). Externship: MDAS 1700 Medical Assisting Practicum, 3 credits, plus MDAS 1800 seminar. Cost: about $4,583 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$4,583estimated: $153/credit × 30
Length
64 wk
Credits
30
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
4 semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer)
Hours or credits
30 credit hours
Externship
MDAS 1700 Medical Assisting Practicum, 3 credits, plus MDAS 1800 seminar
Also covers
EKG; phlebotomy; pharmacology; insurance, billing and coding
Start dates
Summer

Admission and Certification at Lakeland Community College

Admission requirements
Admission to Lakeland and 2.0 GPA (transfer/current students) or College Credit Plus eligibility; meeting with program director and counselor; MDAS courses in sequence with C or higher; clinical site background check, drug screen and immunizations
Certification
MDAS 1400 Medical Assisting Certification Exam Review; program goal is first-attempt passage of the CMA (AAMA) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2020-2024: retention 83.93%, job placement 95.35%, exam passage 73.68%; 2024: placement 100%, exam passage 60%Reported for 2024.

What Lakeland Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$152.75 per credit hour Lake County residents, $181.05 other Ohio residents, $359.05 out-of-state, plus $20.05 per credit in general and career services fees (Fall 2026)2026-27. Source: catalog.lakelandcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$4,583Estimated: $153/credit × 30, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Lakeland Community College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $4,583 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (104th lowest).
  • At 64 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 Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG, billing and coding and pharmacology.

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Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland Community College Cost?

$152.75 per credit hour Lake County residents, $181.05 other Ohio residents, $359.05 out-of-state, plus $20.05 per credit in general and career services fees (Fall 2026) (2026-27). That works out to about $4,583 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland Community College?

4 semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer), 30 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland 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 Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) 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).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) at Lakeland Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550)?

Admission to Lakeland and 2.0 GPA (transfer/current students) or College Credit Plus eligibility; meeting with program director and counselor; MDAS courses in sequence with C or higher; clinical site background check, drug screen and immunizations.

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Sources

  1. catalog.lakelandcc.edu: Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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