Eastern Arizona College · Thatcher, Arizona

Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College?

Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency is a medical assisting certificate at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona, offered on campus. It takes three full-time semesters (38 credits). Externship: minimum of 160 clinical hours in the Medical Assisting lab before graduation; externship compliance checklist required. Cost: about $3,724 (estimated). The program names the RMA (AMT) exam.

Cost
$3,724estimated: $98/credit × 38
Credits
38
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Three full-time semesters
Hours or credits
38 credits
Externship
Minimum of 160 clinical hours in the Medical Assisting lab before graduation; externship compliance checklist required

Admission and Certification at Eastern Arizona College

Admission requirements
EAC admission requirements plus clinical requirements: immunizations, background screening and drug screening
Certification
Prepares graduates for the RMA (AMT) credentialing exam

What Eastern Arizona College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$98 per credit in-state for 100-200 level courses (2025-26)2025-26. Source: eac.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$3,724Estimated: $98/credit × 38, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Eastern Arizona College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $3,724 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (78th lowest).

Is Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona 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 Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College Cost?

$98 per credit in-state for 100-200 level courses (2025-26). That works out to about $3,724 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College?

Three full-time semesters, 38 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona 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 Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency at Eastern Arizona College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency?

EAC admission requirements plus clinical requirements: immunizations, background screening and drug screening.

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Sources

  1. eac.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate of Proficiency program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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