Southern Technical College · Fort Myers, Florida

Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical College

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What Should You Know About Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical College?

Associate in Science in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at Southern Technical College in Fort Myers, Florida, offered on campus. It takes 18 months. Cost: $34,000 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$34,000published total, 2026
Length
78 wk18 months
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
18 months

Admission and Certification at Southern Technical College

Certification
Eligible for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam

What Southern Technical College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$34,000 total program cost (Orlando only); required materials and textbooks provided at no additional cost2026. Source: southerntech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$34,000The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Southern Technical College associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its published total of $34,000 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (114th lowest).
  • At 78 weeks it is the same as the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical College Cost?

$34,000 total program cost (Orlando only); required materials and textbooks provided at no additional cost (2026).

How Long Is Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical College?

18 months, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical 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 Associate in Science in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Associate in Science in Medical Assisting at Southern Technical College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. southerntech.edu: Associate in Science in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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