Minnesota West Community and Technical College · Granite Falls, Minnesota

Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

DiplomaCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical College?

Medical Assistant Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It takes 3 semesters full time (44 credits). Cost: $3,478 per term. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$3,478per term
Length
48 wk3 semesters full time
Credits
44
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Length
3 semesters full time
Hours or credits
44 credits

Admission and Certification at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; CPR/First Aid before clinicals; health information; Minnesota background study
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
2020-2024: exam pass rate 100%, job placement 94.4%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Minnesota West Community and Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Typically $3,478 per semesterSource: mnwest.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Diploma Compares

  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.

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Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical College Cost?

Typically $3,478 per semester.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical College?

3 semesters full time, 44 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at Minnesota West Community and Technical 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 Assistant Diploma 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).

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Diploma?

High school diploma or GED; CPR/First Aid before clinicals; health information; Minnesota background study.

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Sources

  1. mnwest.edu: Medical Assistant Diploma program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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