Northwest Kansas Technical College · Goodland, Kansas

Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant at Northwest Kansas Technical College

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What Should You Know About Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant at Northwest Kansas Technical College?

Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas, offered on campus. Externship: clinical practicum rotation hours (students must be 18 or older). The program names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) exams.

Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Externship
Clinical practicum rotation hours (students must be 18 or older)
Also covers
phlebotomy; ICD and CPT coding; entry-level laboratory testing; pharmacology
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Northwest Kansas Technical College

Admission requirements
Same admissions checklist as the technical certificate
Certification
Industry-recognized credentials available: First Aid CPR/AED, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average job placement 89.13% (2020-2024, MAERB Annual Report)Reported for 2024.

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

Is Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant at Northwest Kansas Technical 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, billing and coding and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant at Northwest Kansas Technical College: Common Questions

Is Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant at Northwest Kansas Technical 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 of Applied Science, Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT).

Can You Take Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant at Northwest Kansas Technical College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant?

Same admissions checklist as the technical certificate.

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Sources

  1. fhnw.edu: Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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