College of Western Idaho · Nampa, Idaho

Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho

Associate degree

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho?

Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree is a medical assisting associate degree at College of Western Idaho in Nampa, Idaho. It requires 61 credits. Externship: clinical externship. Cost: $11,537 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$11,537published total
Credits
61
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree Works

Credential
Associate degree
Hours or credits
61 credits
Externship
Clinical externship

Admission and Certification at College of Western Idaho

Certification
Prepares for certification exams including the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

What College of Western Idaho's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$11,537 program costSource: catalog.cwi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$11,537The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the College of Western Idaho associate degree costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree Compares

  • Its published total of $11,537 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (60th lowest).

Is Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho Cost?

$11,537 program cost.

How Long Is Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho?

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

Is Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree at College of Western Idaho 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 - Associate of Applied Science Degree Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).

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Sources

  1. catalog.cwi.edu: Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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