Centralia College · Centralia, Washington

Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia College

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What Should You Know About Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia College?

Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) is a medical assisting certificate at Centralia College in Centralia, Washington. It takes three terms (about nine months full-time) (70 units). Externship: MA 245 MAPE Externship (7 units). Cost: $1,872 per term, 2026-27. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$1,872per term, 2026-27
Length
39 wk
Credits
70
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) Works

Credential
Certificate
Length
Three terms (about nine months full-time)
Hours or credits
70 units
Externship
MA 245 MAPE Externship (7 units)
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; pharmacology

Admission and Certification at Centralia College

Certification
Prepares for the CCMA, CPT and CET (NHA) certifications; class lab fees applied to NHA exam costs

What Centralia College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$1,872.15 per quarter in tuition and fees for 15 credits, Washington residents2026-27. Source: centralia.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) Compares

  • At 39 weeks it is the same as the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia 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 phlebotomy, EKG and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia College Cost?

$1,872.15 per quarter in tuition and fees for 15 credits, Washington residents (2026-27).

How Long Is Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia College?

Three terms (about nine months full-time), 70 units, according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) at Centralia 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 Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

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Sources

  1. centralia.edu: Certificate of Proficiency (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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