Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman · Harriman, Tennessee

Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

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What Should You Know About Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman?

Medical Office Assistant is a medical assisting diploma at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman in Harriman, Tennessee, offered on campus. It takes 12 months (1,296 clock hours). Externship: externship and work-based learning in general and specialty practices. Cost: $6,511 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$6,511published total
Length
52 wk12 months
Hours
1,296clock hours
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Office Assistant Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
12 months
Hours or credits
1,296 clock hours
Externship
Externship and work-based learning in general and specialty practices
Also covers
phlebotomy (40 successful venipunctures required); EKG; billing and coding

Admission and Certification at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certified EKG Technician Certified Billing and Coding Specialist

What Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$6,510.50 tuition and fees; $1,546.91 textbooks and suppliesSource: tcatharriman.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$6,511The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Office Assistant Compares

  • Its published total of $6,511 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (43rd lowest).
  • At 52 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.

Is Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman 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 billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Cost?

$6,510.50 tuition and fees; $1,546.91 textbooks and supplies.

How Long Is Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman?

12 months, 1,296 clock hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman 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 Medical Office Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Office Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Online?

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

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Sources

  1. tcatharriman.edu: Medical Office Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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