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Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community College

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What Should You Know About Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community College?

Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Oregon Coast Community College in Newport, Oregon, offered on campus. It takes four terms (41 credits). Externship: NCMA 113 Clinical Practicum I (4 credits) and NCMA 123 Clinical Practicum II (5 credits). Cost: $7,688 total. The program names the NCMA (NCCT) exam.

Cost
$7,688published total, 2025-26
Credits
41
Externship
Included
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • NCMANCCT

How Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Four terms
Hours or credits
41 credits
Externship
NCMA 113 Clinical Practicum I (4 credits) and NCMA 123 Clinical Practicum II (5 credits)
Also covers
pharmacology
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Oregon Coast Community College

Admission requirements
Limited entry; application typically opens in May for Fall; criminal background check and drug screen before acceptance
Certification
NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) exam fee included in estimated program costs

What Oregon Coast Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$7,688 estimated program costs for 2025-2026 (MA tuition and fees for 33 credits $5,082, co-requisite tuition and fees $1,232, supplies, CPR, background check, books and NCCT fee)2025-26. Source: catalog.oregoncoast.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$7,688The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Oregon Coast Community College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant Compares

  • Its published total of $7,688 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (184th lowest).

Is Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community 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 pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community College Cost?

$7,688 estimated program costs for 2025-2026 (MA tuition and fees for 33 credits $5,082, co-requisite tuition and fees $1,232, supplies, CPR, background check, books and NCCT fee) (2025-26).

How Long Is Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community College?

Four terms, 41 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community 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 Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the NCMA (NCCT).

Can You Take Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Oregon Coast Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant?

Limited entry; application typically opens in May for Fall; criminal background check and drug screen before acceptance.

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Sources

  1. catalog.oregoncoast.edu: Certificate of Completion in Nationally Certified Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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