St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island · Staten Island, New York

Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island

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What Should You Know About Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island?

Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting associate degree at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island in Staten Island, New York, offered on campus. It takes 72 instructional weeks (six 12-week terms) (1,380 contact hours, 94 quarter credits). Externship: unpaid externship in a healthcare setting required before graduation. Cost: $36,864 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$36,864published total, 2025-26
Hours
1,380clock hours
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
72 instructional weeks (six 12-week terms)
Hours or credits
1,380 contact hours, 94 quarter credits
Externship
Unpaid externship in a healthcare setting required before graduation
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; injections; electronic health records

Admission and Certification at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island

Admission requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification
Eligible for the CCMA (NHA) exam in the final quarter

What St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$36,864 total cost: tuition $33,372 plus admin/technology fee, textbooks/e-books, kit/laptop, testing fee and graduation fee2025-26. Source: catalog.stpaulsschoolofnursing.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$36,864The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting Compares

  • Its published total of $36,864 is above the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (124th lowest).

Is Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island 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 phlebotomy, EKG and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island Cost?

$36,864 total cost: tuition $33,372 plus admin/technology fee, textbooks/e-books, kit/laptop, testing fee and graduation fee (2025-26).

How Long Is Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island?

72 instructional weeks (six 12-week terms), 1,380 contact hours, 94 quarter credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island 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 of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting?

High school diploma or equivalent.

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Sources

  1. catalog.stpaulsschoolofnursing.edu: Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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