Sugar Grove, Illinois
Waubonsee Community College Medical Assistant Certificate
What Medical Assistant Programs Does Waubonsee Community College Offer?
Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois offers one medical assisting program: Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. It comes to about $4,672 (estimated). It runs 91 weeks.
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) at Waubonsee Community College
- CertificateCAAHEPCMA (AAMA) eligible
- Cost
- $4,672estimated: $146/credit × 32
- Length
- 91 wk21 months
- Credits
- 32
- Externship
- Included
- Phlebotomy
- CMAAAMA
Inside Waubonsee Community College's Certificate
- Length
- 21 months
- Hours or credits
- 32 credits
- Externship
- 2-credit Medical Assistant Externship
- Also covers
- phlebotomy
- Certification
- Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) national exam Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP) for those meeting ASCP requirements
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $146 per credit hour tuition for in-district students2026-27. Source: waubonsee.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $4,672Estimated: $146/credit × 32, before fees.
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) at Waubonsee Community College: full program profileWaubonsee Community College certificate page on waubonsee.edu ↗
From Waubonsee Community College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Waubonsee Community College Compares
- Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) costs an estimated $4,672, against a median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site.
- Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) runs 91 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.
Medical assistants in Illinois earn a median of $46,090 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.
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Is Waubonsee Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) 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.
Medical Assisting Awards at Waubonsee Community College
| Award level | Awards, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Certificates of one to two years | 22 |
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 22 medical assisting awards conferred by Waubonsee Community College in 2022-23, 497th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.
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Waubonsee Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions
Is Waubonsee Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Yes. Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) 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 Waubonsee Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate Cost?
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A): $146 per credit hour tuition for in-district students (2026-27), about $4,672 for the program (estimated).
How Long Is Waubonsee Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate?
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A): 21 months (32 credits).
Does Waubonsee Community College Include an Externship?
Yes. Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A): 2-credit Medical Assistant Externship.
Which Certification Exams Does Waubonsee Community College Prepare You For?
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) names the CMA (AAMA).
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Sources
- waubonsee.edu: Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assistant (422A) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
- CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Illinois