Tarrant County College District · Fort Worth, Texas

Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District?

Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) is a medical assisting certificate at Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas, offered on campus. It requires 40 semester credit hours. Externship: onsite practicum/clinical coursework at partner facilities. Cost: $2,960 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$2,960published total, 2026-27
Credits
40
Externship
Included

How Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
40 semester credit hours
Externship
Onsite practicum/clinical coursework at partner facilities

Admission and Certification at Tarrant County College District

Admission requirements
Selective admission; information session

What Tarrant County College District's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

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. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Tarrant County College District certificate costs you after aid

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

How Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) Compares

  • Its published total of $2,960 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (55th lowest).
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District 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.

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Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District: Common Questions

How Much Does Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District Cost?

Total tuition and fees $2,960 (2026-2027, in-state, in-county) (2026-27).

How Long Is Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District?

40 semester credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District 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.

Can You Take Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) at Tarrant County College District Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1)?

Selective admission; information session.

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Sources

  1. tccd.edu: Level 1 Certificate in Medical Assistant (CRT1) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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