Northeast Mississippi Community College · Booneville, Mississippi

Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi Community College?

Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi, offered on campus. Cost: $1,915 per term, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$1,915per term, 2026-27

How Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Start dates
August; January

Admission and Certification at Northeast Mississippi Community College

Admission requirements
ACT composite 17+, cumulative GPA 2.00+, BIO 1534 or BIO 2514 with a C or better; health validation, CPR and background check/fingerprinting. Applications due May 1 (August) or September 15 (January)
Certification
Prepares for a national certification examination
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average job placement 97.14% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Northeast Mississippi Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$1,915 full-time tuition per semester for Mississippi residents (12 to 21 semester hours)2026-27. Source: nemcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate Compares

  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi 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 Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi Community College Cost?

$1,915 full-time tuition per semester for Mississippi residents (12 to 21 semester hours) (2026-27).

Is Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi 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.

Can You Take Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate at Northeast Mississippi Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate?

ACT composite 17+, cumulative GPA 2.00+, BIO 1534 or BIO 2514 with a C or better; health validation, CPR and background check/fingerprinting. Applications due May 1 (August) or September 15 (January).

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Sources

  1. nemcc.edu: Medical Assisting Technology - Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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