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Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute?

Medical Assistant Clinical is a medical assisting diploma at New Community Career & Technical Institute in Newark, New Jersey, offered on campus. It takes 6 months (790 hours). Cost: $8,610 total.

Cost
$8,610published total, 2024-26
Length
26 wk6 months
Hours
790clock hours
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG

How Medical Assistant Clinical Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Length
6 months
Hours or credits
790 hours
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; BLS/CPR

Admission and Certification at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute

Admission requirements
At least 18 years old by the first day of class; high school diploma or equivalent; valid state ID
Certification
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

What New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$8,610 program tuition for the 790-hour Medical Assistant Clinical diploma2024-26. Source: newcommunitytech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$8,610The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the New Community Career & Technical Institute diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Clinical Compares

  • Its published total of $8,610 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (52nd lowest).
  • At 26 weeks it is shorter than the 40-week median for diploma programs.

Is Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute 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.

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

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute Cost?

$8,610 program tuition for the 790-hour Medical Assistant Clinical diploma (2024-26).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute?

6 months, 790 hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute 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.

Can You Take Medical Assistant Clinical at New Community Career &Amp; Technical Institute Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Clinical?

At least 18 years old by the first day of class; high school diploma or equivalent; valid state ID.

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Sources

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

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