Trident Technical College · Charleston, South Carolina

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College

Associate degree

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College?

Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science is a medical assisting associate degree at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. It takes two years (60+ credits). Cost: $200 per credit, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$200per credit, 2026-27
Length
80 wkTwo years
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Works

Credential
Associate degree
Length
Two years
Hours or credits
60+ credits

Admission and Certification at Trident Technical College

Certification
Eligible for the AAMA certification exam (CMA)

What Trident Technical College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$200 per credit hour tuition for Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county residents2026-27. Source: tridenttech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Compares

  • At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College Cost?

$200 per credit hour tuition for Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester county residents (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College?

Two years, 60+ credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science at Trident Technical College 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 Assisting Associate in Applied Science Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).

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Sources

  1. tridenttech.edu: Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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