Bedford, Massachusetts

Middlesex Community College Medical Assistant Certificate

CertificatePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Middlesex Community College Offer?

Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Massachusetts offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assisting Certificate, taught on campus. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College

Inside Middlesex Community College's Certificate

Externship
Externship required
Certification
Graduates may take the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA) or CMAC (AMCA) exam
Tuition (school's wording)
$263 per credit for Massachusetts residents (tuition and required fees), plus a $52 per credit specialized charge on Medical Assisting program coursesFall 2026. Source: middlesex.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average exam pass rate 86% (2020-2024); 67% in 2024Reported for 2020-2024.

Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College: full program profileMiddlesex Community College certificate page on middlesex.edu ↗

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

Is Middlesex Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assisting Certificate is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). 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.

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

Medical Assisting Awards at Middlesex Community College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates under one year4

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 4 medical assisting awards conferred by Middlesex Community College in 2022-23, 887th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes, and chains report each campus separately.

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Middlesex Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Middlesex Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assisting Certificate is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). 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.

How Much Does Middlesex Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?

Medical Assisting Certificate: $263 per credit for Massachusetts residents (tuition and required fees), plus a $52 per credit specialized charge on Medical Assisting program courses (Fall 2026).

Does Middlesex Community College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assisting Certificate: Externship required.

Which Certification Exams Does Middlesex Community College Prepare You For?

Medical Assisting Certificate names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT).

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Sources

  1. middlesex.edu: Medical Assisting Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Massachusetts

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