Sinclair Community College · Dayton, Ohio

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

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) at Sinclair Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) is a medical assisting certificate at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes one year (three consecutive semesters) full-time (37 credit hours). Externship: MAS 2220 practicum, 210 hours unpaid, in the third semester. Cost: $9,700 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$9,700published total, 2026-27
Length
40 wk
Credits
37
Externship
210 hours
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
One year (three consecutive semesters) full-time
Hours or credits
37 credit hours
Externship
MAS 2220 practicum, 210 hours unpaid, in the third semester
Also covers
medical billing and coding

Admission and Certification at Sinclair Community College

Admission requirements
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
Certification
Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) national exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2020-2024: job placement 78%, retention 68%, exam passage 71%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Sinclair Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

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. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Sinclair Community College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) Compares

  • Its published total of $9,700 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (222nd lowest).
  • At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 210-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

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

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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) at Sinclair Community College Cost?

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

One year (three consecutive semesters) full-time, 37 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

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

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.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate (MAS.S.CRT) at Sinclair Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to 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

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