Dayton, Ohio

Sinclair Community College Medical Assistant Certificate

CertificatePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Sinclair Community College Offer?

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT), taught on campus. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to $9,700 total. It runs 40 weeks.

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Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) at Sinclair Community College

Inside Sinclair Community College's Certificate

Length
One year (three consecutive semesters) full-time
Hours or credits
37 credit hours
Schedule
Day and evening
Externship
MAS 2220 practicum, 210 hours unpaid, in the third semester
Also covers
medical billing and coding
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) national exam
Admission
Declare MAS as program of study, complete developmental reading/writing if placed, cumulative 2.0 GPA; CPR, health certificate, immunizations, student health insurance and background check before the practicum
Tuition (school's wording)
About $9,700.11 estimated total for Montgomery County residents (37 credits x $156.03 = $5,773.11 tuition plus registration, fees, books, physical/immunizations, uniforms, background check, CMA exam and travel); other Ohio residents pay $203.28 per credit hour2026-27. Source: sinclair.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$9,700The school's own program total.
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2020-2024: job placement 78%, retention 68%, exam passage 71%Reported for 2020-2024.

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) at Sinclair Community College: full program profileSinclair Community College certificate page on sinclair.edu ↗

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

How Sinclair Community College Compares

  • Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) costs $9,700, against a median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site.
  • Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) runs 40 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.

Medical assistants in Ohio earn a median of $42,810 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

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Is Sinclair Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at Sinclair Community College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years8
Associate degrees67

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 75 medical assisting awards conferred by Sinclair Community College in 2022-23, 179th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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Sinclair Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Sinclair Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

How Much Does Sinclair Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT): About $9,700.11 estimated total for Montgomery County residents (37 credits x $156.03 = $5,773.11 tuition plus registration, fees, books, physical/immunizations, uniforms, background check, CMA exam and travel); other Ohio residents pay $203.28 per credit hour (2026-27).

How Long Is Sinclair Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT): One year (three consecutive semesters) full-time (37 credit hours).

Does Sinclair Community College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT): MAS 2220 practicum, 210 hours unpaid, in the third semester.

Which Certification Exams Does Sinclair Community College Prepare You For?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to Sinclair Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT): Declare MAS as program of study, complete developmental reading/writing if placed, cumulative 2.0 GPA; CPR, health certificate, immunizations, student health insurance and background check before the practicum.

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Sources

  1. sinclair.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Ohio

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