Meridian College · Sarasota, Florida

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Meridian College

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What Should You Know About Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Meridian College?

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Meridian College in Sarasota, Florida, offered on campus. Externship: externship course in a physician's office, clinic or related healthcare facility. The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Externship
Externship course in a physician's office, clinic or related healthcare facility

Admission and Certification at Meridian College

Certification
Graduates are eligible to take a certification test to become a Registered Medical Assistant

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

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Meridian 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Meridian College: Common Questions

Is Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Meridian 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 Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Meridian College Online?

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

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Sources

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

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