Trocaire College · Buffalo, New York

Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire College

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What Should You Know About Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire College?

Certificate in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Trocaire College in Buffalo, New York, offered hybrid. It takes 10 months (37 semester hours minimum). Externship: clinical externship within MAS 235 clinical seminar. Cost: $11,870 per term, 2026-27. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$11,870per term, 2026-27
Length
43 wk10 months
Credits
37
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA

How Certificate in Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
10 months
Hours or credits
37 semester hours minimum
Externship
Clinical externship within MAS 235 clinical seminar
Start dates
Fall (days); Spring (evenings)

Admission and Certification at Trocaire College

Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam from the AAMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) CMAA CBCS CMRS

What Trocaire College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$11,870 per semester full time (12-19 credit hours); part time $985 per credit hour2026-27. Source: trocaire.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Certificate in Medical Assistant Compares

  • At 43 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire 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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Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire College Cost?

$11,870 per semester full time (12-19 credit hours); part time $985 per credit hour (2026-27).

How Long Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire College?

10 months, 37 semester hours minimum, according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire 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 Certificate in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Certificate in Medical Assistant at Trocaire College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

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Sources

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

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