West Shore Community College · Scottville, Michigan

Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community College?

Medical Assistant, AAAS is a medical assisting associate degree at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Michigan, offered hybrid. It takes 4 semesters (60 credit hours (64 contact hours)). Cost: $135 per clock hour, 2026-27 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

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Cost
$135per clock hour, 2026-27 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)
Length
64 wk4 semesters
Credits
60
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant, AAAS Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
Hybrid
Length
4 semesters
Hours or credits
60 credit hours (64 contact hours)
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at West Shore Community College

Admission requirements
MEDA courses must be taken in the order listed and completed with a C or better
Certification
Eligible to sit for the RMA certification exam after successfully completing the first two semesters

What West Shore Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$135 per contact hour in-district, $200 non-district, $280 non-Michigan; plus a $26 per contact hour student services fee (maximum $520 per semester)2026-27 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027). Source: acalog.westshore.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant, AAAS Compares

  • At 64 weeks it is shorter than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.

Is Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community 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 Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community College Cost?

$135 per contact hour in-district, $200 non-district, $280 non-Michigan; plus a $26 per contact hour student services fee (maximum $520 per semester) (2026-27 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)).

How Long Is Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community College?

4 semesters, 60 credit hours (64 contact hours), according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community 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 Assistant, AAAS Prepare You For?

The program's page names the RMA (AMT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant, AAAS at West Shore Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant, AAAS?

MEDA courses must be taken in the order listed and completed with a C or better.

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Sources

  1. acalog.westshore.edu: Medical Assistant, AAAS program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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