Northeast Wisconsin Technical College · Green Bay, Wisconsin

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

DiplomaOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College?

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) is a medical assisting diploma at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters full time (33 credits). Externship: five-week practicum with at least 184 hours of clinical experience (final semester). Cost: about $5,841 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$5,841estimated: $177/credit × 33
Length
48 wk3 semesters full time
Credits
33
Externship
184 hours
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
3 semesters full time
Hours or credits
33 credits
Externship
Five-week practicum with at least 184 hours of clinical experience (final semester)
Also covers
EKG; pharmacy fundamentals

Admission and Certification at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Admission requirements
Application checklist; background check and health records for clinicals
Certification
Prepares for the CMA (AAMA) exam

What Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$177.00 per credit standard tuition for Wisconsin residents, books and supplies not included2026-27. Source: nwtc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$5,841Estimated: $177/credit × 33, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $5,841 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (33rd lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • Its 184-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers EKG.

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Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Cost?

$177.00 per credit standard tuition for Wisconsin residents, books and supplies not included (2026-27). That works out to about $5,841 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College?

3 semesters full time, 33 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical 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 Technical Diploma (315091) 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 Technical Diploma (315091) at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091)?

Application checklist; background check and health records for clinicals.

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Sources

  1. nwtc.edu: Medical Assistant Technical Diploma (315091) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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