Richmond Community College · Hamlet, North Carolina

Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond Community College?

Medical Assisting (MED-3300) is a medical assisting training at Richmond Community College in Hamlet, North Carolina, offered on campus. It takes two semesters (560 hours). Externship: five weeks of work experience in clinical settings (Phase 2). Cost: $180 per term, 2026-27. The program names the RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$180per term, 2026-27
Length
32 wkTwo semesters
Hours
560clock hours
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assisting (MED-3300) Works

Credential
Non-credit training
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
Two semesters
Hours or credits
560 hours
Externship
Five weeks of work experience in clinical settings (Phase 2)

Admission and Certification at Richmond Community College

Admission requirements
Registration form; high school diploma or equivalent; Accuplacer reading/math 250+ or college-level English and math; official transcripts
Certification
Phase 1: CMAA (NHA) Phase 2: CCMA (NHA) or RMA (AMT)

What Richmond Community College's Medical Assisting Training Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Phase 2: $180 tuition plus $173 fees (2026-27); certification exam and health requirements extra2026-27. Source: richmondcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting (MED-3300) Compares

  • At 32 weeks it is longer than the 26-week median for non-credit training programs.

Is Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond Community College Cost?

Phase 2: $180 tuition plus $173 fees (2026-27); certification exam and health requirements extra.

How Long Is Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond Community College?

Two semesters, 560 hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond 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 Medical Assisting (MED-3300) Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assisting (MED-3300) at Richmond Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting (MED-3300)?

Registration form; high school diploma or equivalent; Accuplacer reading/math 250+ or college-level English and math; official transcripts.

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Sources

  1. richmondcc.edu: Medical Assisting (MED-3300) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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