Chesapeake, Virginia

Sentara College of Health Sciences Medical Assistant Certificate

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What Medical Assistant Programs Does Sentara College of Health Sciences Offer?

Sentara College of Health Sciences in Chesapeake, Virginia offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assistant Certificate, taught hybrid. It runs 32 weeks.

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Medical Assistant Certificate at Sentara College of Health Sciences

Inside Sentara College of Health Sciences's Certificate

Length
One year (two semesters)
Externship
About 450 hours of clinical and lab experience, including supervised clinical placements in Hampton Roads facilities
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical billing and coding
Certification
Eligible to sit for a national certification exam
Start dates
August
Admission
High school diploma or GED; age 18 before class start; high school or college algebra and biological science

Medical Assistant Certificate at Sentara College of Health Sciences: full program profileSentara College of Health Sciences certificate page on batten.edu ↗

From Sentara College of Health Sciences's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Sentara College of Health Sciences Compares

  • Medical Assistant Certificate runs 32 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.

Medical assistants in Virginia earn a median of $44,740 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

Is Sentara College of Health Sciences's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Sentara College of Health Sciences's medical assisting certificate 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. Accredited medical assistant programs.

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Sentara College of Health Sciences Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Sentara College of Health Sciences's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Sentara College of Health Sciences's medical assisting certificate 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. Accredited medical assistant programs.

How Long Is Sentara College of Health Sciences's Medical Assistant Certificate?

Medical Assistant Certificate: One year (two semesters).

Does Sentara College of Health Sciences Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate: About 450 hours of clinical and lab experience, including supervised clinical placements in Hampton Roads facilities.

What Do You Need to Apply to Sentara College of Health Sciences?

Medical Assistant Certificate: High school diploma or GED; age 18 before class start; high school or college algebra and biological science.

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Sources

  1. batten.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Virginia

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