Charter College · Anchorage, Alaska
Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter College
What Should You Know About Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter College?
Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) is a medical assisting certificate at Charter College in Anchorage, Alaska, offered hybrid. It takes 40 weeks (53 quarter credit hours / 720 contact hours). Externship: 160-hour externship at a local clinic, physician's office, hospital or other ambulatory facility. Cost: $24,250 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.
- Cost
- $24,250published total, 2026-27 catalog supplement (Oct. 10, 2026)
- Length
- 40 wk40 weeks
- Hours
- 720clock hours
- Externship
- 160 hours
- CMAAAMA
- NCMANCCT
How Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 40 weeks
- Hours or credits
- 53 quarter credit hours / 720 contact hours
- Externship
- 160-hour externship at a local clinic, physician's office, hospital or other ambulatory facility
- Start dates
- Classes start every five weeks
Admission and Certification at Charter College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma, recognized equivalency certificate (e.g., GED) or state-authorized equivalency exam (HiSET, TASC)
- Certification
- Prepares students for a national certification exam (e.g., NCCT, NHA, CMA) Washington graduates may be eligible to apply for Medical Assistant-Certified or Medical Assistant-Registered through the Washington Department of Health
What Charter College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $24,250 total: $23,850 tuition plus $400 books and supplies (Washington and New Mexico campuses)2026-27 catalog supplement (Oct. 10, 2026). Source: chartercollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $24,250The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Charter College certificate costs you after aid
From chartercollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) Compares
- Its published total of $24,250 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (413th lowest).
- At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
Is Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter 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.
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- Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau, AK · $251 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting (Certificate of Achievement, Online Division) at Carrington College-SpokaneSpokane, WA · 36 weeks · $22,860
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Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter College: Common Questions
How Much Does Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter College Cost?
$24,250 total: $23,850 tuition plus $400 books and supplies (Washington and New Mexico campuses) (2026-27 catalog supplement (Oct. 10, 2026)).
How Long Is Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter College?
40 weeks, 53 quarter credit hours / 720 contact hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter 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 in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and NCMA (NCCT).
Can You Take Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter College Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico)?
High school diploma, recognized equivalency certificate (e.g., GED) or state-authorized equivalency exam (HiSET, TASC).
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