El Paso Community College · El Paso, Texas

Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community College?

Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas, offered on campus. It takes 3 semesters. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Length
48 wk3 semesters
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Pharmacology

How Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
3 semesters
Also covers
pharmacology; laboratory procedures; electrocardiology; phlebotomy

Admission and Certification at El Paso Community College

Admission requirements
Immunizations required
Certification
Eligible for the national certification examination through the AAMA and/or AMT

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

How Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting Compares

  • At 48 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 of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community 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.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG and pharmacology.

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Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community College: Common Questions

How Long Is Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community College?

3 semesters, according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community 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.

Can You Take Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting at El Paso Community College Online?

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

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

Immunizations required.

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Sources

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

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