Montgomery County Community College · Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community College

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

Medical Assisting Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, offered on campus. It takes three semesters full-time or five semesters part-time (31 credits). Externship: medical Assisting Practicum (MAS 130). Cost: about $5,301 (estimated). The program names the RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$5,301estimated: $171/credit × 31
Length
48 wk
Credits
31
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assisting Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Three semesters full-time or five semesters part-time
Hours or credits
31 credits
Externship
Medical Assisting Practicum (MAS 130)
Also covers
EHR; laboratory procedures

Admission and Certification at Montgomery County Community College

Admission requirements
Special admission requirements apply
Certification
Graduates qualified to complete the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and/or the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam

What Montgomery County Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$171 per credit tuition for Montgomery County residents2026-27. Source: mc3.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$5,301Estimated: $171/credit × 31, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Montgomery County Community College certificate costs you after aid

From mc3.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assisting Certificate Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $5,301 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (130th lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community 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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Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community College Cost?

$171 per credit tuition for Montgomery County residents (2026-27). That works out to about $5,301 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community College?

Three semesters full-time or five semesters part-time, 31 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community 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 Medical Assisting Certificate Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assisting Certificate at Montgomery County Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Certificate?

Special admission requirements apply.

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Sources

  1. mc3.edu: Medical Assisting Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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