Escondido Adult School · Escondido, California

Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School?

Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative & Clinical Pathway is a medical assisting certificate at Escondido Adult School in Escondido, California, offered on campus. It takes two semesters. Cost: $2,675 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA) and CCMA (NHA) exams.

Cost
$2,675published total
Length
32 wkTwo semesters
  • Phlebotomy
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Two semesters
Also covers
phlebotomy; pharmacology

Admission and Certification at Escondido Adult School

Certification
Eligible to take the California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam for both the administrative and clinical specialties

What Escondido Adult School's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$2,675 tuition for both courses over two semesters (MA-Administrative $1,025; MA-Clinical $1,650); additional fees in catalogSource: escondidoadultschool.org, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$2,675The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Escondido Adult School certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway Compares

  • Its published total of $2,675 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (48th lowest).
  • At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School 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.

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

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School Cost?

$2,675 tuition for both courses over two semesters (MA-Administrative $1,025; MA-Clinical $1,650); additional fees in catalog.

How Long Is Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School?

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

Is Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School 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 - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative &Amp; Clinical Pathway at Escondido Adult School Online?

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

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Sources

  1. escondidoadultschool.org: Medical Assistant - Dual Administrative & Clinical Pathway program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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