Middlesex Community College · Bedford, Massachusetts

Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College?

Medical Assisting Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Massachusetts, offered on campus. Externship: externship required. Cost: $263 per credit, Fall 2026. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$263per credit, Fall 2026
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assisting Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Externship
Externship required

Admission and Certification at Middlesex Community College

Certification
Graduates may take the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA) or CMAC (AMCA) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average exam pass rate 86% (2020-2024); 67% in 2024Reported for 2020-2024.

What Middlesex Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

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.

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

How Medical Assisting Certificate Compares

  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College Cost?

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

Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex 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 Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Certificate at Middlesex Community College Online?

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

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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

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