North Iowa Area Community College · Mason City, Iowa

Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College

DiplomaOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College?

Medical Assistant Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa, offered on campus. It takes 10.5 months. Externship: unpaid practicum at assigned clinical sites. Cost: $234 per credit. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$234per credit
Length
45 wk10.5 months
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Length
10.5 months
Externship
Unpaid practicum at assigned clinical sites

Admission and Certification at North Iowa Area Community College

Admission requirements
Preadmission test; BLS CPR; two-step TB test; physical with immunizations; criminal background and abuse checks
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Certification exam pass rate 84% (2019-2023); cumulative retention 98%Reported for 2019-2023.

What North Iowa Area Community College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$234 per credit hour for Iowa residents, $336.50 for non-residentsSource: catalog.niacc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Diploma Compares

  • At 45 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area 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 Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College Cost?

$234 per credit hour for Iowa residents, $336.50 for non-residents.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College?

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

Is Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area 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 Diploma Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Diploma?

Preadmission test; BLS CPR; two-step TB test; physical with immunizations; criminal background and abuse checks.

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Sources

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

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