Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants · Ardsley, New York

Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants?

Medical Assistant Program is a medical assisting certificate at Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants in Ardsley, New York, offered on campus. It takes day 30 weeks; evening/weekend 57 weeks (900 hours (630 in class, 270 externship)). Externship: 270-hour externship. Cost: $12,400 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$12,400published total
Length
30 wkDay 30 weeks; evening/weekend 57 weeks
Hours
900clock hours
Externship
270 hours
  • EKG
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assistant Program Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day, evening and weekend
Length
Day 30 weeks; evening/weekend 57 weeks
Hours or credits
900 hours (630 in class, 270 externship)
Externship
270-hour externship
Also covers
EKG; pharmacology; laboratory techniques

Admission and Certification at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants

Certification
Graduates can pursue the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA; optional

What Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$12,400 total: tuition $12,000, registration fee $100 and other fees $400Source: wsmda.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$12,400The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Program Compares

  • Its published total of $12,400 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (251st lowest).
  • At 30 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 270-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.

Is Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers EKG and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants Cost?

$12,400 total: tuition $12,000, registration fee $100 and other fees $400.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants?

Day 30 weeks; evening/weekend 57 weeks, 900 hours (630 in class, 270 externship), according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants 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 Program Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Program at Westchester School for Medical &Amp; Dental Assistants Online?

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

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Sources

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

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