Fort Worth, Texas
Tarrant County College District Medical Assistant Certificate
What Medical Assistant Programs Does Tarrant County College District Offer?
Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas offers one medical assisting program: Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1), taught on campus. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to $2,960 total.
Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District
- CertificateCAAHEPCMA (AAMA) eligible
- Cost
- $2,960published total, 2026-27
- Credits
- 40
- Externship
- Included
Inside Tarrant County College District's Certificate
- Hours or credits
- 40 semester credit hours
- Externship
- Onsite practicum/clinical coursework at partner facilities
- Admission
- Selective admission; information session
- Tuition (school's wording)
- Total tuition and fees $2,960 (2026-2027, in-state, in-county)2026-27. Source: tccd.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $2,960The school's own program total.
Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District: full program profileTarrant County College District certificate page on tccd.edu ↗
From Tarrant County College District's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Tarrant County College District Compares
- Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) costs $2,960, against a median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site.
Medical assistants in Texas earn a median of $39,520 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.
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Is Tarrant County College District's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) 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.
Medical Assisting Awards at Tarrant County College District
| Award level | Awards, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Certificates of one to two years | 18 |
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 18 medical assisting awards conferred by Tarrant County College District in 2022-23, 568th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.
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Tarrant County College District Medical Assisting: Common Questions
Is Tarrant County College District's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) 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 Tarrant County College District's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?
Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1): Total tuition and fees $2,960 (2026-2027, in-state, in-county) (2026-27).
Does Tarrant County College District Include an Externship?
Yes. Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1): Onsite practicum/clinical coursework at partner facilities.
What Do You Need to Apply to Tarrant County College District?
Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1): Selective admission; information session.
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Sources
- tccd.edu: Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
- CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Texas