Northwest Suburban College · Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban College?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Northwest Suburban College in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, offered hybrid. It takes 8 months (24 didactic weeks, 32 weeks total) (720 clock hours). Externship: 160 clock hours (8 weeks). Cost: $11,584 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.
- Cost
- $11,584published total, 2026-27 catalog
- Length
- 32 wk
- Hours
- 720clock hours
- Externship
- 160 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
- CCMANHA
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 8 months (24 didactic weeks, 32 weeks total)
- Hours or credits
- 720 clock hours
- Externship
- 160 clock hours (8 weeks)
- Also covers
- phlebotomy (venipuncture); EKG; medical coding and insurance processing
- Start dates
- Every month
Admission and Certification at Northwest Suburban College
- Certification
- Eligible to sit for the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam
What Northwest Suburban College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $11,584 total cost: $11,034 tuition plus enrollment, textbook and other initial fees2026-27 catalog. Source: nwsc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $11,584The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Northwest Suburban College certificate costs you after aid
From nwsc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares
- Its published total of $11,584 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (238th lowest).
- At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban 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, EKG and billing and coding.
Other Medical Assistant Programs at Northwest Suburban College
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- Medical Assisting Certificate at College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL · 40 weeks · $6,586 · CAAHEP accredited
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Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban College Cost?
$11,584 total cost: $11,034 tuition plus enrollment, textbook and other initial fees (2026-27 catalog).
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban College?
8 months (24 didactic weeks, 32 weeks total), 720 clock hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban 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 Medical Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Northwest Suburban College Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
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