New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants · Long Island City, New York

Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants?

Medical Assistant Associate Degree program is a medical assisting associate degree at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants in Long Island City, New York, offered on campus. It takes 16 months. Externship: hands-on externships. The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Length
69 wk16 months
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day, evening and weekend
Length
16 months
Externship
Hands-on externships

Admission and Certification at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

Certification
Prepares for the RMA exam School is an official testing site for the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) exam

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

How Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program Compares

  • At 69 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants 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 Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants: Common Questions

How Long Is Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants?

16 months, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants 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 Assistant Associate Degree Program Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants Online?

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

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Sources

  1. nysmda.com: Medical Assistant Associate Degree program program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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