East Central College · Union, Missouri
Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College
What Should You Know About Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College?
Certificate in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at East Central College in Union, Missouri. It takes 1 year. Externship: MDA 223 Medical Assistant Clinical Externship (4 credit hours). Cost: $157 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $157per credit, 2026-27
- Length
- 40 wk1 year
- Externship
- Included
- CMAAAMA
How Certificate in Medical Assistant Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Schedule
- Day and evening
- Length
- 1 year
- Externship
- MDA 223 Medical Assistant Clinical Externship (4 credit hours)
Admission and Certification at East Central College
- Certification
- Eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year average job placement 86% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.
What East Central College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $157 per credit hour tuition for in-district students (Tier 1)2026-27. Source: eastcentral.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
From eastcentral.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Certificate in Medical Assistant Compares
- At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College Accredited?
Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
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Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College: Common Questions
How Much Does Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College Cost?
$157 per credit hour tuition for in-district students (Tier 1) (2026-27).
How Long Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College?
1 year, according to the school's program page.
Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at East Central College Accredited?
Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
Which Certification Exams Does Certificate in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
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