Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, Colorado

Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University

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What Should You Know About Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University?

Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer) (41 semester hours). Externship: medical Assistant Internship (MOAP 183, 5 credits) in summer. Cost: about $9,369 (estimated). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$9,369estimated: $229/credit × 41
Length
48 wk3 semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Credits
41
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
3 semesters (fall, spring, summer)
Hours or credits
41 semester hours
Externship
Medical Assistant Internship (MOAP 183, 5 credits) in summer
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Colorado Mesa University

Certification
Eligible to take the American Medical Technologists national certification exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

What Colorado Mesa University's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$228.50 per credit hour in-state tuition and fees for CTE classroom courses, after the College Opportunity Fund stipend ($344.50 without it)2026-27. Source: catalog.coloradomesa.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$9,369Estimated: $229/credit × 41, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Colorado Mesa University certificate costs you after aid

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

How Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $9,369 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (217th lowest).
  • At 48 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University 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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Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University: Common Questions

How Much Does Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University Cost?

$228.50 per credit hour in-state tuition and fees for CTE classroom courses, after the College Opportunity Fund stipend ($344.50 without it) (2026-27). That works out to about $9,369 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University?

3 semesters (fall, spring, summer), 41 semester hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University 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 Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant at Colorado Mesa University Online?

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

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Sources

  1. catalog.coloradomesa.edu: Technical Certificate in Medical Office Assistant program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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