Whatcom Community College · Bellingham, Washington

Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom Community College?

Medical assisting, associate of applied science (AAS) is a medical assisting associate degree at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, offered on campus and hybrid. It requires 90 credits. Externship: externship required. Cost: $2,050 per term. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$2,050per term
Credits
90
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Works

Credential
Associate degree
Format
On campus and hybrid
Schedule
Day and evening
Hours or credits
90 credits
Externship
Externship required
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Whatcom Community College

Certification
Eligible to take an exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

What Whatcom Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Approximately $2,050 per quarter for Washington residents for the core medical assisting program, including tuition, books, fees and suppliesSource: whatcom.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

Is Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom 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 Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom Community College Cost?

Approximately $2,050 per quarter for Washington residents for the core medical assisting program, including tuition, books, fees and supplies.

How Long Is Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom Community College?

90 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom 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 Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at Whatcom Community College Online?

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

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Sources

  1. whatcom.edu: Medical assisting, associate of applied science (AAS) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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