Medical Assistant Certificate

The following are Medical Assistant Certificate program statistics for New Jersey. This program is expected to begin in 2013, subject to regulatory approvals and other circumstances. Berkeley reserves the right to modify programs and plans as it deems appropriate.

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 31-9092 Medical Assistant

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$19,100


Books and supplies:

$1,700


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
Program costs include tuition, administrative and technology fees, background check where appropriate, and the cost of the first certification/licensure examination. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus.

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 60-credit program is designed to be completed in four academic quarters over 12 months.

 

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

In addition to meeting the immunization requirements of Berkeley College and the State of New Jersey, a tetanus shot administered within the past ten years is also recommended. Hepatitis B vaccination and a tetanus shot are also recommended for part-time students enrolled in the Medical Assistant program.

To qualify for graduation, students must participate in the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification examination.