Palm Beach State College · Lake Worth, Florida

Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State College

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What Should You Know About Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State College?

Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced is a medical assisting associate degree at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida, offered hybrid and online. It takes two years full-time (64 credits). Cost: $9,600 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$9,600published total
Length
80 wkTwo years full-time
Credits
64
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid and online
Length
Two years full-time
Hours or credits
64 credits
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG

Admission and Certification at Palm Beach State College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED
Certification
CMA (AAMA) CCMA (NHA) RMA (AMT) CPT (NHA) CET (NHA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average exam passage rate 84.44% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Palm Beach State College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Approximately $9,600 in-state, including books, uniform and tuitionSource: pbsc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$9,600The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Palm Beach State College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced Compares

  • Its published total of $9,600 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (46th lowest).
  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State 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 and EKG.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State College Cost?

Approximately $9,600 in-state, including books, uniform and tuition.

How Long Is Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State College?

Two years full-time, 64 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State 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 in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced at Palm Beach State College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced?

High school diploma or GED.

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Sources

  1. pbsc.edu: Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Advanced program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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