Blue Ash, Ohio

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Medical Assistant Certificate

CertificatePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Offer?

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College in Blue Ash, Ohio offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assisting Technical Certificate, taught on campus. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It runs 32 weeks.

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Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Inside University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's Certificate

Length
2 semesters
Schedule
Day
Externship
160 hours of clinical practice in a medical setting under physician supervision
Also covers
clinical laboratory procedures; medical office administration
Certification
Prepares students for the CMA (AAMA) national credentialing exam
Admission
High school diploma or GED; admission to the University of Cincinnati; placement into STAT1031 and ENGL1001 (or completion of MATH0029/ENGL0099 with a C)
Tuition (school's wording)
$319 per credit hour (Ohio resident, part-time); $3,819 per semester full-time Ohio resident; non-resident $16,436 per year full-time (2026-27 cohort). Gainful-employment disclosure: $9,036 in-state tuition and fees, $18,702 out-of-state, plus $1,615 books and supplies for the one-year program.2026-27. Source: ucblueash.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College: full program profileUniversity of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College certificate page on ucblueash.edu ↗

From University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Compares

  • Medical Assisting Technical Certificate runs 32 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.

Medical assistants in Ohio earn a median of $42,810 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

Is University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assisting Technical Certificate 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.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years6

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 6 medical assisting awards conferred by University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College in 2022-23, 834th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes, and chains report each campus separately.

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University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assisting Technical Certificate 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 University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?

Medical Assisting Technical Certificate: $319 per credit hour (Ohio resident, part-time); $3,819 per semester full-time Ohio resident; non-resident $16,436 per year full-time (2026-27 cohort). Gainful-employment disclosure: $9,036 in-state tuition and fees, $18,702 out-of-state, plus $1,615 books and supplies for the one-year program.

How Long Is University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's Medical Assistant Certificate?

Medical Assisting Technical Certificate: 2 semesters.

Does University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assisting Technical Certificate: 160 hours of clinical practice in a medical setting under physician supervision.

Which Certification Exams Does University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Prepare You For?

Medical Assisting Technical Certificate names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College?

Medical Assisting Technical Certificate: High school diploma or GED; admission to the University of Cincinnati; placement into STAT1031 and ENGL1001 (or completion of MATH0029/ENGL0099 with a C).

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Sources

  1. ucblueash.edu: Medical Assisting Technical Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Ohio

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