West Virginia Northern Community College · Wheeling, West Virginia

Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern Community College

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What Should You Know About Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern Community College?

Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant is a medical assisting associate degree at West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling, West Virginia, offered on campus. Externship: 160-hour supervised unpaid practicum. Cost: $178 per credit, 2025-26.

Cost
$178per credit, 2025-26
Externship
160 hours

How Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus
Externship
160-hour supervised unpaid practicum

What West Virginia Northern Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$178 per credit hour in-state tuition, fees not included2025-26. Source: wvncc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant Compares

  • Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 160 hours among associate degree programs that state hours.

Is Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern 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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Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern Community College Cost?

$178 per credit hour in-state tuition, fees not included (2025-26).

Is Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern 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.

Can You Take Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant at West Virginia Northern Community College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. wvncc.edu: Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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