University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College · Blue Ash, Ohio

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

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College?

Medical Assisting Technical Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College in Blue Ash, Ohio, offered on campus. It takes 2 semesters. Externship: 160 hours of clinical practice in a medical setting under physician supervision. Cost: $319 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$319per credit, 2026-27
Length
32 wk2 semesters
Externship
160 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
2 semesters
Externship
160 hours of clinical practice in a medical setting under physician supervision
Also covers
clinical laboratory procedures; medical office administration

Admission and Certification at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; admission to the University of Cincinnati; placement into STAT1031 and ENGL1001 (or completion of MATH0029/ENGL0099 with a C)
Certification
Prepares students for the CMA (AAMA) national credentialing exam

What University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

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.

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

How Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Compares

  • At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College 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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Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Cost?

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

2 semesters, according to the school's program page.

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

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Technical Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Technical Certificate at University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to 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

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