Pike County Career Technology Center · Piketon, Ohio

Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center?

Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Pike County Career Technology Center in Piketon, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes 17 weeks (February 17 to June 9, 2027) (252 hours (128 didactic, 64 lab, 60 clinical)). Externship: externship providing clinical experience (60 clinical hours). Cost: $2,100 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$2,100published total, 2026-27
Length
17 wk17 weeks (February 17 to June 9, 2027)
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Evening
Length
17 weeks (February 17 to June 9, 2027)
Hours or credits
252 hours (128 didactic, 64 lab, 60 clinical)
Externship
Externship providing clinical experience (60 clinical hours)
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG
Start dates
February

Admission and Certification at Pike County Career Technology Center

Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, minimum WorkKeys scores (Applied Math 4, Workplace Documents 5, Graphic Literacy 4) and passing a prerequisite class
Certification
Eligible for the CCMA (NHA) exam Eligible for the CPT (NHA) exam Eligible for the CET (NHA) exam

What Pike County Career Technology Center's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,100 total: tuition $1,736 plus books $364; NHA exam fees ($169 CCMA, $134 CPT, $134 CET) not included2026-27. Source: pikectc.org, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$2,100The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Pike County Career Technology Center certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Compares

  • Its published total of $2,100 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (33rd lowest).
  • At 17 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center 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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Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center Cost?

$2,100 total: tuition $1,736 plus books $364; NHA exam fees ($169 CCMA, $134 CPT, $134 CET) not included (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center?

17 weeks (February 17 to June 9, 2027), 252 hours (128 didactic, 64 lab, 60 clinical), according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center 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 Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant at Pike County Career Technology Center Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant?

High school diploma or equivalent, minimum WorkKeys scores (Applied Math 4, Workplace Documents 5, Graphic Literacy 4) and passing a prerequisite class.

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Sources

  1. pikectc.org: Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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