New River Community and Technical College · Beaver, West Virginia

Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical College

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What Should You Know About Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical College?

Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) is a medical assisting certificate at New River Community and Technical College in Beaver, West Virginia, offered on campus. It requires 39 program hours. Externship: extensive externships in physician offices, clinics, hospitals and related facilities under physician supervision. Cost: $2,680 per term, 2025-26.

Cost
$2,680per term, 2025-26
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology

How Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
39 program hours
Externship
Extensive externships in physician offices, clinics, hospitals and related facilities under physician supervision
Also covers
phlebotomy; billing and coding; medication administration

Admission and Certification at New River Community and Technical College

Admission requirements
General college admission; negative drug screen and acceptable criminal background check; C or better in all MAST courses and a 2.0 overall GPA
Certification
Qualified to sit for the National Healthcareer Association certification exam (highly recommended)

What New River Community and Technical College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,680 per semester for full-time West Virginia residents (12+ hours); $5,016 per semester for non-residents2025-26. Source: newriver.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical 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.

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

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical College Cost?

$2,680 per semester for full-time West Virginia residents (12+ hours); $5,016 per semester for non-residents (2025-26).

How Long Is Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical College?

39 program hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical 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.

Can You Take Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) at New River Community and Technical College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)?

General college admission; negative drug screen and acceptable criminal background check; C or better in all MAST courses and a 2.0 overall GPA.

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Sources

  1. newriver.edu: Clinical Medical Assisting, Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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