A hybrid medical assistant program moves part of the coursework online and keeps skills practice in person. You still need to show up for labs, and every program here also includes a clinical externship, practicum, or internship. The useful question is how much of the schedule is flexible and how much is fixed.
These 12 programs state that they combine online or hybrid instruction with campus labs or in-person practice. Each card describes the lab and attendance requirements so you can judge the commute. The order reflects the verified facts published for each school, as explained below.
Edited by Taylor RupeB.A. Psychology, University of Washington · B.S. Computer Science, Oregon State UniversityUpdated
Compare Hybrid Medical Assistant Programs
These are editorial picks from the programs reviewed for this comparison. Each card explains the reasons for its selection. The review methodology describes how training, credential fit, cost, and attendance shape our picks. Use the school’s linked requirements to check your fit before applying.
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#1 Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofitOnline Coursework With Labs
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Medical Assisting
Why We Ranked It #1
Ranks #1 because it is CAAHEP-accredited at the program level, reports an 84% exam pass rate, includes 160 supervised practice hours and publishes a total cost estimate.
Award / Training Route
Certificate · Associate of Science pathway
Program Length
One year for the certificate
Credits
25 major credits for the certificate
Supervised Experience
160 Hours
Published Cost
$420 per MA credit
An Online Certificate With Two Required Skills Labs
Mercy College of Health Sciences delivers the certificate online and requires two six-hour in-person skills labs at cohort locations, plus 160 hours of clinical practicum. Mercy works with healthcare partners to help secure the practicum. CAAHEP accredits the program, and the college reports an 84% exam pass rate averaged over 2020 to 2024.
A Good Fit For
You want mostly online study and can attend two full-day lab sessions in person.
Plan Around
Tuition is $420 per MA credit, and travel and clinical compliance costs are additional.
How You’ll Attend
Certificate instruction is online with two required six-hour in-person skills labs and 160 hours of clinical practicum. Labs meet at cohort locations, and Mercy works with students to secure a practicum through healthcare partners. See Mercy College of Health Sciences’s Attendance Requirements.
Cost Basis: Published 2026–2027 Medical Assisting program tuition rate. General education, administrative fees, travel and individual clinical compliance expenses may add to the certificate budget. Check the Published Cost Details.
#2 Madison, WI · PublicHybrid With Local Placement
Madison College
Medical Assistant Technical Diploma
Why We Ranked It #2
Ranks #2 because it is CAAHEP-accredited at the program level, reports a 92% exam pass rate, reports a 90% job placement rate and publishes a total cost estimate.
Award / Training Route
Technical Diploma
Program Length
One Year
Credits
28
Published Cost
$5,756.52 Estimated Program Cost
Online and In-Person Instruction at Madison Truax
Madison College's Technical Diploma blends online and in-person instruction at the Madison Truax campus, with classes Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. A local office or clinic placement takes place in the final semester. Part-time applicants can contact the program director about options.
A Good Fit For
You live in Wisconsin and want a short blended program with a local placement.
Plan Around
Weekday daytime classes leave little room for a standard work schedule, and admission is limited to Wisconsin residents.
How You’ll Attend
The program combines online and in-person instruction at Madison Truax, with classes scheduled Monday–Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. A local office or clinic placement takes place in the final semester. Admission is limited to Wisconsin residents; applicants interested in part-time study should contact the program director. See Madison College’s Attendance Requirements.
Accreditation:CAAHEP. The school identifies its medical assisting program as accredited by CAAHEP upon the recommendation of MAERB.
Cost Basis: The program page publishes this estimate alongside the 28-credit diploma. Confirm your complete tuition, fee, and equipment budget with Madison College. Check the Published Cost Details.
#3 Grand Island, NE · PublicHybrid + Campus Requirements
Central Community College
Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science
Why We Ranked It #3
Ranks #3 because it is CAAHEP-accredited at the program level, reports a 79.31% exam pass rate, reports a 100% job placement rate and reports a 71.93% retention rate.
Award / Training Route
Associate of Applied Science
Program Length
Two Years
Credits
60
Online Learning Paired With Practice in Grand Island
Central Community College pairs online learning with in-person practice at Grand Island in its 60-credit Medical Assisting AAS, the route that covers both clinical and front-office training. CAAHEP accredits the AAS program. The college reports a 100% job placement rate and a 79.31% exam passage rate, five-year averages for 2020 to 2024.
A Good Fit For
You live near Grand Island and want online study plus hands-on practice in a full degree.
Plan Around
Retention averaged 71.93% over the same period, so ask what support helps students finish.
How You’ll Attend
The program pairs online learning with in-person practice at Grand Island. Choose the AAS for both clinical and front-office training; the shorter administrative routes serve front-office roles. See Central Community College’s Attendance Requirements.
Accreditation:CAAHEP. Medical Assisting AAS Program
#4 Las Vegas and Henderson, NV · PublicHybrid With Campus Labs
College of Southern Nevada
Medical Assisting: CA
Why We Ranked It #4
Ranks #4 because it is CAAHEP-accredited at the program level, reports a 100% exam pass rate, reports a 67.21% retention rate and publishes its per-credit cost ($136.25 per credit).
Award / Training Route
Certificate of Achievement
Published Cost
$136.25 per credit
Online Lectures With Labs at Two Las Vegas-Area Campuses
Most lectures for CSN's Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement are online or web-remote, while labs meet at the West Charleston and Henderson campuses. A clinical externship is included, and CAAHEP accredits the program. The college reports a 100% certification exam pass rate for 2024 and a 67.21% five-year retention average.
A Good Fit For
You live in the Las Vegas area and want remote lectures with scheduled lab days.
Plan Around
Tuition is $136.25 per credit, and academic, technology, student, and online-course fees are additional.
Accreditation:CAAHEP. Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement program
Cost Basis: Fall 2026–spring 2027 lower-division registration fee. Academic, technology, student, online-course and applicable nonresident fees are additional. Check the Published Cost Details.
#5 Cocoa and Palm Bay, FL · PublicHybrid + Campus Requirements
Eastern Florida State College
Medical Assistant Specialist College Credit Certificate
Why We Ranked It #5
Ranks #5 because it reports a 100% exam pass rate, publishes a total cost estimate, describes its campus lab requirements and states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
College Credit Certificate
Program Length
One Year
Credits
44
Published Cost
Approximately $7,238
Hybrid Coursework With Specialized Medical Assistant Labs
Eastern Florida State College combines campus and hybrid coursework for its 44-credit certificate at Cocoa and Palm Bay, including specialized medical assistant labs and a required supervised practicum. The college estimates expenses at about $7,238. It reports RMA exam results by year: 17 of 17 passed in 2025, 8 of 11 in 2024, and 14 of 17 in 2023.
A Good Fit For
You live on Florida's Space Coast and want hybrid classes with dedicated labs.
Plan Around
Three prerequisite support courses come before the core classes, so count them in your timeline.
How You’ll Attend
The certificate combines campus and hybrid coursework at Cocoa and Palm Bay, with specialized medical assistant labs and a required supervised practicum. Complete three prerequisite support courses before core classes. See Eastern Florida State College’s Attendance Requirements.
Clinical Medical Assistant Diploma and Health Sciences: Clinical Medical Assistant Associate Degree
Why We Ranked It #6
Ranks #6 because it includes 180 supervised practice hours, has ABHES institutional accreditation, describes its campus lab requirements and states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
Diploma · Associate of Science / Associate of Applied Science
Program Length
11-Month Diploma / 18-Month Associate Degree
Credits
34.5 Diploma / 61.5 Associate
Supervised Experience
180 Hours
Choose Online Study or Blended Campus Labs
Ultimate Medical Academy gives Florida residents two ways to train: online coursework with an on-site externship near home, or blended study with campus lab sessions. Both routes include a 180-hour supervised externship. If you're unsure how much hands-on time you need before an externship, the blended route offers scheduled lab practice first.
A Good Fit For
You live in Florida and want to pick between fully remote study and scheduled labs.
Plan Around
Availability is limited to Florida residents.
How You’ll Attend
Available to Florida residents. Choose online coursework with an on-site externship near you, or blended study with campus lab sessions. Both routes include a 180-hour supervised externship. See Ultimate Medical Academy’s Attendance Requirements.
Accreditation:ABHES. Institutional Accreditation of Ultimate Medical Academy
#7 Greeley, CO · PublicHybrid + Campus Requirements
Aims Community College
Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate
Why We Ranked It #7
Ranks #7 because it includes 90 supervised practice hours, describes its campus lab requirements and states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
Certificate
Program Length
Two Semesters
Supervised Experience
90 Hours
Morning, Evening, and Hybrid Class Options
Aims Community College runs its Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate at Greeley over two semesters, with morning, evening, and hybrid class options. Campus labs prepare you for a 90-hour off-site clinical rotation. If your week is crowded, the choice of section times gives you room to fit labs around work or family.
A Good Fit For
You want a choice of class times in northern Colorado, including hybrid sections.
Plan Around
Ask which term holds the 90-hour rotation and which daytime blocks you'll need to reserve.
#8 West Jordan and West Valley City, UT · PublicHybrid or Campus Cohort
Salt Lake Community College
Medical Assistant
Why We Ranked It #8
Ranks #8 because it publishes a total cost estimate, describes its campus lab requirements and states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
Technical Certificate
Program Length
West Valley: two semesters plus externship hours
Credits
28
Published Cost
$3,794 estimated program cost
Self-Paced Hybrid With Weekly Lab Hours
SLCC's Jordan option is self-paced hybrid: you attend at least five campus lab hours each week and plan on about 12 to 18 hours of study. The 28-credit Technical Certificate has a school-published program estimate of $3,794 that includes books, scrubs, and screening. West Valley instead meets in person three hours daily, Monday through Thursday.
A Good Fit For
You want to set your own study pace but can commit to weekly lab hours in Utah.
Plan Around
Self-paced still has weekly expectations, so map the lab hours before taking on extra shifts.
How You’ll Attend
The Jordan option is self-paced hybrid with at least five campus lab hours per week and an expected 12–18 weekly study hours. West Valley classes meet three hours daily Monday through Thursday; externships are part of both routes. See Salt Lake Community College’s Attendance Requirements.
Cost Basis: School-published estimate covering tuition, student and lab fees, books, screening system, scrubs and a national-exam line item. Confirm exam billing and individual screening costs with SLCC. Check the Published Cost Details.
#9 Lincoln, RI · PublicHybrid With Clinical Externship
Community College of Rhode Island
Medical Assistant
Why We Ranked It #9
Ranks #9 because it publishes a total cost estimate and states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
Workforce training · CCMA exam preparation
Program Length
480 training hours; approximately 14 weeks, followed by clinical externship
Published Cost
$6,495 open-enrollment price
A 14-Week Hybrid Cohort for Rhode Island Residents
CCRI's Flanagan Campus cohort mixes hybrid instruction with a clinical externship after training: 480 hours over roughly 14 weeks, meeting Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applicants must live in Rhode Island. The open-enrollment price is $6,495, and grant- or employer-sponsored places can be free for qualified participants.
A Good Fit For
You live in Rhode Island and can give weekday daytime hours to a short cohort.
Plan Around
The weekday schedule is demanding, so arrange time away from work before the cohort starts.
How You’ll Attend
The published Flanagan Campus cohort combines hybrid instruction with a clinical externship after training. The listed cohort meets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and applicants must be Rhode Island residents. See Community College of Rhode Island’s Attendance Requirements.
Cost Basis: Includes a $10 nonrefundable registration fee. Grant- or employer-sponsored places can be free for qualified participants, and eligible graduates can take the CCMA exam at no additional cost. Check the Published Cost Details.
#10 Trenton, MO · PublicHybrid + Campus Requirements
North Central Missouri College
Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science
Why We Ranked It #10
Ranks #10 because it describes its campus lab requirements and states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
Associate of Applied Science
Program Length
Two Years
Credits
61
A Campus Option With Some Online Courses
North Central Missouri College lets you complete its 61-credit Associate of Applied Science on campus, with some courses delivered online. The college notes that online courses can still require campus visits for labs, so ask which labs apply to you. The internship incorporates the CCMA exam, which ties the end of the program to a credential.
A Good Fit For
You prefer a mix of campus and online classes in a Missouri associate degree.
Plan Around
This is a two-year degree, so plan for a longer commitment than a certificate.
How You’ll Attend
You can complete the program on campus, and some courses have online delivery. Online courses can still require campus visits for labs. The internship incorporates the CCMA exam. See North Central Missouri College’s Attendance Requirements.
#11 Phoenix, AZ · PublicOnline Coursework & Practicums
Phoenix College
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting
Why We Ranked It #11
Ranks #11 because it states its credit load or schedule.
Award / Training Route
Associate in Applied Science
Credits
63–71
Online First-Term Courses Before Two Practicums
Phoenix College's AAS pathway map identifies online delivery for first-term medical assisting courses, then requires both an administrative and a clinical practicum. The degree builds on the administrative and clinical Certificates of Completion, or equivalent courses recognized through prior learning assessment. At 63 to 71 credits, it suits someone planning for the full degree.
A Good Fit For
You live in the Phoenix area and want an associate degree that starts online.
Plan Around
Clinical competency requirements and health clearances still apply.
How You’ll Attend
The pathway map identifies online delivery for first-term MAS courses and requires both administrative and clinical practicums. The degree builds on the administrative and clinical Certificates of Completion or the equivalent courses awarded through prior learning assessment. Clinical competency requirements and health clearances still apply. See Phoenix College’s Attendance Requirements.
#12 Dowagiac, MI · PublicHybrid + Campus Requirements
Southwestern Michigan College
Certificate in Medical Assisting
Why We Ranked It #12
Ranks #12 because it meets this page's qualifying rule and is listed with its official program details.
Award / Training Route
Certificate
Online Canvas Courses Through a Michigan Collaboration
Southwestern Michigan College's Certificate in Medical Assisting uses online Canvas delivery for five courses offered through the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaboration. Two foundation courses follow the degree-granting college's delivery format, and hands-on clinical training remains part of the program. That blend gives flexibility for part of the work, not all of it.
A Good Fit For
You want online coursework through a Michigan college collaboration with clinical training attached.
Plan Around
Ask which two foundation courses follow the host college's format and where clinical training takes place.
How You’ll Attend
Five provider-college courses use online Canvas delivery through the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaboration. Two foundation courses follow the degree-granting college's delivery format, and hands-on clinical training remains part of the program. See Southwestern Michigan College’s Attendance Requirements.
How We Ranked Hybrid Medical Assistant Programs
A program qualifies when its official attendance details show online or hybrid instruction combined with required in-person labs, skills sessions, or practice. We then compare what matters most to a student: whether accreditation covers the program itself, how many supervised practice hours are included, whether a total cost is published, and whether the school reports exam pass or job placement rates.
Clearly described campus labs and a stated schedule count as smaller factors. See the review methodology for source rules.
What Stays In Person in a Hybrid Program
Expect campus labs for skills such as vital signs, injections, and specimen collection, plus an externship at a clinic. The amount varies. Mercy requires two six-hour skills labs, while Salt Lake Community College's Jordan option asks for at least five campus lab hours each week.
Ask each school how many on-site days you'll need, and whether labs run evenings or weekdays. Our externship questions guide covers the placement side.
Hybrid, Online, and Working-Adult Programs
Our online medical assistant programs page covers the full range of remote coursework. Programs for working adults focus on evening and part-time schedules. This page narrows to programs that pair online learning with required campus practice.
Several hybrid cohorts limit enrollment. CCRI and Madison require state residency, and Ultimate Medical Academy serves Florida residents. Confirm eligibility before you invest time in an application.
Clinical placement can also be fixed to weekday hours. Ask whether the school arranges the site and what happens if the schedule conflicts with your job.
Questions About These Medical Assistant Programs
What Is a Hybrid Medical Assistant Program?
A hybrid program delivers some coursework online and requires in-person labs or skills practice. Every program on this page also includes a clinical externship, practicum, or internship.
Are Hybrid Medical Assistant Programs Completely Online?
No. Labs, skills sessions, and clinical hours are in person. Programs such as Mercy's certificate keep most coursework online but require two six-hour skills labs.
Can I Work While Taking a Hybrid Program?
Some students do, depending on the schedule. Salt Lake Community College's Jordan option is self-paced with weekly lab hours, while CCRI's cohort meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ask for the lab and clinical calendar first.
Do Hybrid Programs Prepare You for Certification?
Many identify an exam route, such as the CCMA at North Central Missouri College or the RMA at Eastern Florida State College. Confirm eligibility with the school and the certifying organization.
Sources for This Comparison
School sources were reviewed in September 2026. Check current program and campus details before applying.
