Northeast Technical Institute · Scarborough, Maine

Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute

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What Should You Know About Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute?

Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at Northeast Technical Institute in Scarborough, Maine, offered on campus. It takes 27 weeks (46 credits). Externship: externships offered through employer partnerships. Cost: $16,200 total.

Cost
$16,200published total
Length
27 wk27 weeks
Credits
46
Externship
Included

How Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Length
27 weeks
Hours or credits
46 credits
Externship
Externships offered through employer partnerships
Start dates
Every 3 weeks

Admission and Certification at Northeast Technical Institute

Certification
Prepared for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam

What Northeast Technical Institute's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$16,200 direct cost: $14,995 tuition plus $1,205 fees for the 27-week, 33-credit CMA 1 programSource: ntinow.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$16,200The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Northeast Technical Institute diploma costs you after aid

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

How Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) Compares

  • Its published total of $16,200 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (109th lowest).
  • At 27 weeks it is shorter than the 40-week median for diploma programs.

Is Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute 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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Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute: Common Questions

How Much Does Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute Cost?

$16,200 direct cost: $14,995 tuition plus $1,205 fees for the 27-week, 33-credit CMA 1 program.

How Long Is Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute?

27 weeks, 46 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute 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 Assistant I (Career Diploma) at Northeast Technical Institute Online?

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

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Sources

  1. ntinow.edu: Clinical Medical Assistant I (Career Diploma) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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