Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia?
Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offered hybrid. It takes 40 weeks (about 10 months) (720 clock hours (420 lecture incl. 108 online, 150 lab, 150 externship)). Externship: 150-hour supervised externship. Cost: $14,315 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.
- Cost
- $14,315published total, 2026
- Length
- 40 wk40 weeks (about 10 months)
- Hours
- 720clock hours
- Externship
- 150 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- CCMANHA
How Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) Works
- Credential
- Diploma
- Format
- Hybrid
- Schedule
- Day
- Length
- 40 weeks (about 10 months)
- Hours or credits
- 720 clock hours (420 lecture incl. 108 online, 150 lab, 150 externship)
- Externship
- 150-hour supervised externship
- Also covers
- EKG; phlebotomy; CPR
Admission and Certification at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED; health forms and Hepatitis B series after enrollment; no criminal history background check required for MA applicants
- Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
What Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $14,315 total: tuition $13,500, registration fee $50, textbook fees $765 (2026 program tuition and fees)2026. Source: prismcareerinstitute.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $14,315The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia diploma costs you after aid
From prismcareerinstitute.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) Compares
- Its published total of $14,315 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (76th lowest).
- At 40 weeks it is the same as the 40-week median for diploma programs.
- Its 150-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia 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.
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Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia Cost?
$14,315 total: tuition $13,500, registration fee $50, textbook fees $765 (2026 program tuition and fees).
How Long Is Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia?
40 weeks (about 10 months), 720 clock hours (420 lecture incl. 108 online, 150 lab, 150 externship), according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia 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 - Hybrid (Diploma) Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma) at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant - Hybrid (Diploma)?
High school diploma or GED; health forms and Hepatitis B series after enrollment; no criminal history background check required for MA applicants.
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