Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest medical assistant program
In Newbern, Tennessee, the public college Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest awards a certificate in medical assisting. That program had 6 graduates in 2023-24. It isn't listed by CAAHEP or ABHES for medical assisting, and that isn't a verdict on the school. Other routes to RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams are accepted as well.
- price not reported
- Ask
- graduates in 2023-24
- 6
- medical assisting accreditation
- Not CAAHEP or ABHES
- classes
- On campus
Links: NCES profile School website
A quick look at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
- Address
- 340 Washington St, Newbern, TN 38059
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, under 12 months
- Accreditation
- Not CAAHEP or ABHES
- Price
- Not reported; ask the school
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Tennessee median | Rank in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 6 | 27 | 19th of 23 |
These medians come from Tennessee programs that report the same figure in IPEDS, 2023-24. We checked them on 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg: 9 miles
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Jackson: 40 miles
- Jackson State Community College, Jackson: 42 miles
- Concorde Career College-Memphis, Memphis: 78 miles (accredited)
- Health-Tech Institute of Memphis, Memphis: 83 miles
- Remington College-Memphis Campus, Memphis: 83 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No for physician offices; national certification required for certified MAs in hospital outpatient clinics
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