West Shore Community College · Scottville, Michigan
Medical Assistant Certificate at West Shore Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at West Shore Community College?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Michigan, offered hybrid. It takes 2 semesters (Fall and Winter) (24 credit hours (27 contact hours)). Externship: MEDA 245 Medical Assisting Internship (4 credits) plus MEDA 251 Medical Assisting Seminar. Cost: $135 per clock hour, 2026-27 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.
- Cost
- $135per clock hour, 2026-27 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)
- Length
- 32 wk2 semesters (Fall and Winter)
- Credits
- 24
- Externship
- Included
- RMAAMT
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 2 semesters (Fall and Winter)
- Hours or credits
- 24 credit hours (27 contact hours)
- Externship
- MEDA 245 Medical Assisting Internship (4 credits) plus MEDA 251 Medical Assisting Seminar
- Also covers
- diagnostic lab procedures; medical office administration
- Start dates
- Fall
Admission and Certification at West Shore Community College
- Admission requirements
- Criminal background investigation before clinical experience; current American Heart Association Provider BLS card
- Certification
- Eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam
What West Shore Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate 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 Certificate Compares
- At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate 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.
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Medical Assistant Certificate at West Shore Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate 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 Certificate at West Shore Community College?
2 semesters (Fall and Winter), 24 credit hours (27 contact hours), according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate 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 Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the RMA (AMT).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate 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 Certificate?
Criminal background investigation before clinical experience; current American Heart Association Provider BLS card.
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