Ross College-Canton · Canton, Ohio
Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton?
Medical Assistant (Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at Ross College-Canton in Canton, Ohio, offered on campus and hybrid. It takes 30 weeks (day) or 36 weeks (afternoon and evening) (720 clock hours, 44.5 quarter credits (a 48-quarter-credit version starts November 9, 2026 at several locations)). Externship: 180-hour (6-week) externship at an off-site medical office or clinic. Cost: $16,297 total. The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.
- Cost
- $16,297published total, 2026-27
- Length
- 30 wk
- Hours
- 720clock hours
- Externship
- 180 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
- RMAAMT
How Medical Assistant (Diploma) Works
- Credential
- Diploma
- Format
- On campus and hybrid
- Schedule
- Day and evening
- Length
- 30 weeks (day) or 36 weeks (afternoon and evening)
- Hours or credits
- 720 clock hours, 44.5 quarter credits (a 48-quarter-credit version starts November 9, 2026 at several locations)
- Externship
- 180-hour (6-week) externship at an off-site medical office or clinic
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG; medical billing and coding; administration of medications
Admission and Certification at Ross College-Canton
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma, GED or recognized home-school completion; unofficial enrollment period of up to 10 classroom days
- Certification
- Ross reimburses graduates who take the RMA (AMT) exam
What Ross College-Canton's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $16,297 total cost ($15,990 program cost covering tuition, books, lab fees and a laptop technology kit, plus a $307 technology fee)2026-27. Source: rosseducation.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $16,297The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Ross College-Canton diploma costs you after aid
From rosseducation.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant (Diploma) Compares
- Its published total of $16,297 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (110th lowest).
- At 30 weeks it is shorter than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
- Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton 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, EKG and billing and coding.
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Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton Cost?
$16,297 total cost ($15,990 program cost covering tuition, books, lab fees and a laptop technology kit, plus a $307 technology fee) (2026-27).
How Long Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton?
30 weeks (day) or 36 weeks (afternoon and evening), 720 clock hours, 44.5 quarter credits (a 48-quarter-credit version starts November 9, 2026 at several locations), according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton 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 (Diploma) Prepare You For?
The program's page names the RMA (AMT).
Can You Take Medical Assistant (Diploma) at Ross College-Canton Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant (Diploma)?
High school diploma, GED or recognized home-school completion; unofficial enrollment period of up to 10 classroom days.
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