Palm Beach State College · Lake Worth, Florida

College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State College

CertificateHybridOnlineCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State College?

College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist is a medical assisting certificate at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida, offered hybrid and online. It takes 15 months full-time (44 credits). Cost: about $4,444 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$4,444estimated: $101/credit × 44
Length
65 wk15 months full-time
Credits
44
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
Hybrid and online
Length
15 months full-time
Hours or credits
44 credits
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Palm Beach State College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED
Certification
CMA (AAMA) CCMA (NHA) RMA (AMT)

What Palm Beach State College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$101 per credit hour for Florida residents, plus feesSource: pbsc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$4,444Estimated: $101/credit × 44, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Palm Beach State College certificate 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 College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $4,444 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (98th lowest).
  • At 65 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State 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.

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College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State College: Common Questions

How Much Does College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State College Cost?

$101 per credit hour for Florida residents, plus fees. That works out to about $4,444 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State College?

15 months full-time, 44 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist at Palm Beach State 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 College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist 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 College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist?

High school diploma or GED.

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Sources

  1. pbsc.edu: College Credit Certificate in Medical Assisting Specialist program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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