Shawnee Community College · Ullin, Illinois
Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee Community College?
Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) is a medical assisting certificate at Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Illinois. It takes two semesters (fall and spring) (32 credits). Externship: MA 108 internship (2 credits, spring). Cost: about $4,800 (estimated). The program names the NCMA (NCCT) exam.
- Cost
- $4,800estimated: $150/credit × 32
- Length
- 32 wkTwo semesters (fall and spring)
- Credits
- 32
- Externship
- Included
- EKG
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Length
- Two semesters (fall and spring)
- Hours or credits
- 32 credits
- Externship
- MA 108 internship (2 credits, spring)
- Also covers
- EKG
- Start dates
- Fall
Admission and Certification at Shawnee Community College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED; age 18+; background check and drug screen; CPR Healthcare Provider; MMR, Tdap, varicella, hepatitis B and PPD
- Certification
- Eligible for the NCMA (NCCT) exam
What Shawnee Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $150 per credit hour in-district tuition, plus a $20 per credit hour universal fee2026-27. Source: shawneecc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $4,800Estimated: $150/credit × 32, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Shawnee Community College certificate costs you after aid
From shawneecc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) Compares
- Its estimated cost of $4,800 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (110th lowest).
- At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
Is Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee 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.
Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers EKG.
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Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee Community College Cost?
$150 per credit hour in-district tuition, plus a $20 per credit hour universal fee (2026-27). That works out to about $4,800 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee Community College?
Two semesters (fall and spring), 32 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) at Shawnee 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 Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201) Prepare You For?
The program's page names the NCMA (NCCT).
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant One-Year Certificate (HCM 1201)?
High school diploma or GED; age 18+; background check and drug screen; CPR Healthcare Provider; MMR, Tdap, varicella, hepatitis B and PPD.
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