Columbia Gorge Community College · the Dalles, Oregon

Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community College?

Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion is a medical assisting certificate at Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, Oregon, offered on campus. It takes nine months (Fall, Winter, Spring) (40 credits). Externship: MA 170 Admin Practicum (1 credit) and MA 270 Clinical Practicum (4 credits). Cost: about $5,000 (estimated).

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Cost
$5,000estimated: $125/credit × 40
Length
39 wkNine months (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Credits
40
Externship
Included

How Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Nine months (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Hours or credits
40 credits
Externship
MA 170 Admin Practicum (1 credit) and MA 270 Clinical Practicum (4 credits)
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Columbia Gorge Community College

Admission requirements
Meet with program advisor; mandatory orientation in September; placement into WR 115; immunizations, TB screening, drug screen, background check and CPR BLS before practicum
Certification
Eligible to take a national certification exam of choice: National Healthcare Association (NHA) or American Medical Technologies (AMT)

What Columbia Gorge Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
2026-27 in-state tuition $125 per credit plus $35 per credit fees; out-of-state (other than OR, WA, ID, CA, NV) $245 per credit2026-27. Source: cgcc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$5,000Estimated: $125/credit × 40, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Columbia Gorge Community College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $5,000 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (115th lowest).
  • At 39 weeks it is the same as the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community College Cost?

2026-27 in-state tuition $125 per credit plus $35 per credit fees; out-of-state (other than OR, WA, ID, CA, NV) $245 per credit. That works out to about $5,000 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community College?

Nine months (Fall, Winter, Spring), 40 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community 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.

Can You Take Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion at Columbia Gorge Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion?

Meet with program advisor; mandatory orientation in September; placement into WR 115; immunizations, TB screening, drug screen, background check and CPR BLS before practicum.

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Sources

  1. cgcc.edu: Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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