Muskegon Community College · Muskegon, Michigan

Medical Assistant Certificate at Muskegon Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Muskegon Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, Michigan, offered on campus. Externship: 160-hour unpaid, supervised practicum (MA110). Cost: $146 per clock hour, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$146per clock hour, 2026-27
Externship
160 hours
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Externship
160-hour unpaid, supervised practicum (MA110)
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical billing and coding

Admission and Certification at Muskegon Community College

Admission requirements
MA courses require C+ (77%) or better; no transfer or experiential credit for MA courses
Certification
Prepares graduates for the CMA (AAMA) exam Prepares graduates for the RMA (AMT) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
98% of MA graduates passed their national certification exam; 97% employer satisfaction (per MAERB Annual Report)

What Muskegon Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$146 per contact hour in-county, $275 out-of-county, $384 out-of-state (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)2026-27. Source: muskegoncc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares

  • 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 Muskegon 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Certificate at Muskegon Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Muskegon Community College Cost?

$146 per contact hour in-county, $275 out-of-county, $384 out-of-state (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (2026-27).

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Muskegon 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 Muskegon Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?

MA courses require C+ (77%) or better; no transfer or experiential credit for MA courses.

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Sources

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

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