Sussex County Community College · Newton, New Jersey
Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County Community College?
Medical Assistant - Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Sussex County Community College in Newton, New Jersey, offered on campus. It requires 36 credits. Cost: about $8,532 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $8,532estimated: $237/credit × 36
- Credits
- 36
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- CCMANHA
How Medical Assistant - Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Hours or credits
- 36 credits
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG; medication administration; BLS (AHA)
Admission and Certification at Sussex County Community College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED; college application; meeting with an academic advisor before the semester starts
- Certification
- Eligible for CMA (AAMA), CMAA (NHA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), CET (NHA), CPT (NHA) and BLS (AHA)
- Outcomes the school publishes
- CMA exam passage 100% (2022, 2023, 2024); placement 100% (2022, 2023) and 80% (2024)Reported for 2024.
What Sussex County Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $237 per credit for Sussex County residents ($152 tuition plus $85 general, technology and student services fees), $312 out of county, $387 out of state; Medical Assistant lab fee $180Fall 2026. Source: sussex.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $8,532Estimated: $237/credit × 36, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Sussex County Community College certificate costs you after aid
From sussex.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant - Certificate Compares
- Its estimated cost of $8,532 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (202nd lowest).
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County 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 phlebotomy, EKG and pharmacology.
Similar Medical Assistant Certificates Nearby
- Career Certificate in Medical Assistant at Passaic County Community CollegePaterson, NJ · 48 weeks · $7,175 · CAAHEP accredited
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- Certificate in Medical Assisting at Eastwick College-HackensackHackensack, NJ · 39 weeks · $17,822
- Certificate in Medical Assisting at Eastwick College-NutleyNutley, NJ · 39 weeks · $17,822
- Certificate in Medical Assisting at Eastwick College-RamseyRamsey, NJ · 39 weeks · $17,822
- Medical Assisting (Certificate) at Fortis Institute-LawrencevilleLawrenceville, NJ · 780 hours · $18,034
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Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County Community College Cost?
$237 per credit for Sussex County residents ($152 tuition plus $85 general, technology and student services fees), $312 out of county, $387 out of state; Medical Assistant lab fee $180 (Fall 2026). That works out to about $8,532 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County Community College?
36 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County 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 Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant - Certificate at Sussex County Community College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant - Certificate?
High school diploma or GED; college application; meeting with an academic advisor before the semester starts.
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