Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton · Shelton, Connecticut
Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
Medical Assistant Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in Shelton, Connecticut, offered hybrid. It takes approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) (880 instructional hours; 33.5 semester credits). Externship: 160-hour internship (about five weeks, full time). Cost: $24,116 total. The program names the RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.
- Cost
- $24,116published total, 2026
- Length
- 37 wk
- Credits
- 33.5
- Externship
- 160 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
- RMAAMT
- CCMANHA
How Medical Assistant Diploma Works
- Credential
- Diploma
- Format
- Hybrid
- Schedule
- Day and evening
- Length
- Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)
- Hours or credits
- 880 instructional hours; 33.5 semester credits
- Externship
- 160-hour internship (about five weeks, full time)
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG; medical billing and coding; electronic health records
Admission and Certification at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
- Certification
- Prepares for the RMA (AMT) exam Student fee includes RMA (AMT) or CCMA (NHA) certification
What Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $24,116 total (tuition $21,032 plus book, uniform, equipment, student and technology fees), for enrollments on or after June 1, 20262026. Source: lincolntech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $24,116The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton diploma costs you after aid
From lincolntech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Diploma Compares
- Its published total of $24,116 is above the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (287th lowest).
- At 37 weeks it is shorter than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
- Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton 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.
Similar Medical Assistant Diplomas Nearby
- Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-New BritainNew Britain, CT · 37 weeks · $24,116
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- Medical Assisting Program at Porter & Chester InstituteBridgeport, CT · 43 weeks
- Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-LincolnLincoln, RI · 37 weeks · $24,671
- Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Porter and Chester Institute - WorcesterWorcester, MA · 43 weeks · $20,276
- Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Program at Motoring Technical Training InstituteSeekonk, MA · 30 weeks · $17,350
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Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton Cost?
$24,116 total (tuition $21,032 plus book, uniform, equipment, student and technology fees), for enrollments on or after June 1, 2026.
How Long Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
Approximately 37 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks), 880 instructional hours; 33.5 semester credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton 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 Assistant Diploma Prepare You For?
The program's page names the RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Diploma at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
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