Northeast Alabama Community College · Rainsville, Alabama

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community College

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What Should You Know About Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community College?

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, Alabama, offered on campus. Cost: $182 per credit, 2025-26. The program names the RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$182per credit, 2025-26
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; electronic health records

Admission and Certification at Northeast Alabama Community College

Certification
Eligible for Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

What Northeast Alabama Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$182 per credit hour in-state (tuition $131 plus fees $51); $313 per credit hour out-of-state2025-26. Source: nacc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community 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 and EKG.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community College Cost?

$182 per credit hour in-state (tuition $131 plus fees $51); $313 per credit hour out-of-state (2025-26).

Is Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Northeast Alabama Community College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. nacc.edu: Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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