Moraine Valley Community College · Palos Hills, Illinois
Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois, offered on campus. It takes three semesters full time; part time available. Externship: 160-hour unpaid externship, completed full time. Cost: $168 per credit, Fall 2026. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $168per credit, Fall 2026
- Length
- 48 wk
- Externship
- 160 hours
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- Three semesters full time; part time available
- Externship
- 160-hour unpaid externship, completed full time
Admission and Certification at Moraine Valley Community College
- Admission requirements
- Age 18+; high school diploma or equivalency; placement levels may apply; technical standards
- Certification
- Prepares for the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) exams
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year averages 2020-2024: job placement 85%, exam passage 91%Reported for 2020-2024.
What Moraine Valley Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $168 per credit hour in-district tuition and fees ($143 tuition plus technology, construction and activities fees); $371 out-of-district, $429 out-of-stateFall 2026. Source: morainevalley.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
From morainevalley.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares
- At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley 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.
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Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College Cost?
$168 per credit hour in-district tuition and fees ($143 tuition plus technology, construction and activities fees); $371 out-of-district, $429 out-of-state (Fall 2026).
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College?
Three semesters full time; part time available, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley 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 Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Moraine Valley Community College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?
Age 18+; high school diploma or equivalency; placement levels may apply; technical standards.
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