Central Arizona College · Coolidge, Arizona

Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona College?

Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona, offered on campus. It requires 37 credits. Externship: medical Assistant Certificate Practicum (MDA174, 4 credits). Cost: about $3,330 (estimated). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$3,330estimated: $90/credit × 37
Credits
37
Externship
Included
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Hours or credits
37 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Certificate Practicum (MDA174, 4 credits)
Also covers
pharmacology

Admission and Certification at Central Arizona College

Admission requirements
High school diploma or GED; program application with the Medical Assisting Program Director; Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid before the practicum
Certification
Eligible for the RMA (AMT) exam

What Central Arizona College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$90 per credit hour in-state for 100-200 level courses (2026-27)2026-27. Source: centralaz.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$3,330Estimated: $90/credit × 37, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Central Arizona College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $3,330 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (64th lowest).

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona 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.

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

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona College Cost?

$90 per credit hour in-state for 100-200 level courses (2026-27). That works out to about $3,330 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona College?

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

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona 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 Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the RMA (AMT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Central Arizona College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?

High school diploma or GED; program application with the Medical Assisting Program Director; Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid before the practicum.

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Sources

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

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