Oakland Community College · Auburn Hills, Michigan
Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland Community College?
Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) is a medical assisting certificate at Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Michigan, offered on campus. It requires 40 credits. Externship: medical Assisting Practicum I and II (3 credits each), 180 unpaid practicum hours. Cost: $119 per clock hour, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $119per clock hour, 2026-27
- Credits
- 40
- Externship
- Included
- Phlebotomy
- Billing and coding
- CMAAAMA
How Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Hours or credits
- 40 credits
- Externship
- Medical Assisting Practicum I and II (3 credits each), 180 unpaid practicum hours
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; medical coding and billing
Admission and Certification at Oakland Community College
- Admission requirements
- Medical Assisting information session, criminal history check, BLS and First Aid card, physical and immunizations, negative drug screen before practicum; minimum C in all program requirements
- Certification
- Eligible for any national certification exam, including the CMA (AAMA)
- Outcomes the school publishes
- CMA (AAMA) exam passage rate 100% for 2022 graduates; 100% graduate satisfaction for the past five reporting yearsReported for 2022.
What Oakland Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $119 per billable contact hour in-district, $224 out-of-district, plus $110 student support fee per semester (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)2026-27. Source: catalog.oaklandcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
From catalog.oaklandcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) Compares
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland 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.
Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and billing and coding.
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Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland Community College Cost?
$119 per billable contact hour in-district, $224 out-of-district, plus $110 student support fee per semester (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (2026-27).
How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland Community College?
40 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland 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.
Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) 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 Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT) at Oakland Community College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Certificate (MDA.CT)?
Medical Assisting information session, criminal history check, BLS and First Aid card, physical and immunizations, negative drug screen before practicum; minimum C in all program requirements.
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