Great Basin College · Elko, Nevada
Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin College
What Should You Know About Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin College?
Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) is a medical assisting certificate at Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada, offered hybrid. It takes 2 semesters (fall and spring) (30 credits). Externship: practicum and skills labs at local campus locations. Cost: $4,445 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $4,445published total, 2025-26
- Length
- 32 wk2 semesters (fall and spring)
- Credits
- 30
- Externship
- Included
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
- CCMANHA
How Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Schedule
- Day
- Length
- 2 semesters (fall and spring)
- Hours or credits
- 30 credits
- Externship
- Practicum and skills labs at local campus locations
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG; medical billing and coding
- Start dates
- Fall
Admission and Certification at Great Basin College
- Admission requirements
- Competitive, limited enrollment by point system; applications January 1 to May 1; advisement meeting required; English and math placement may be required; transfers from other MA programs not accepted
- Certification
- CCMA (NHA) CPT (NHA) CET (NHA); GBC is a national testing site
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Job placement 100%; retention 88-93%; CCMA pass rate 96-100%, CPT 95-100%, CET 86-100% (2024-2025)Reported for 2024-25.
What Great Basin College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $4,445 tuition; plus registration $403.50, textbooks and online fees $650, lab fees $900, background and drug screening $125-$175, certification exams and prep, uniforms, immunizations and supplies2025-26. Source: gbcnv.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $4,445The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Great Basin College certificate costs you after aid
From gbcnv.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) Compares
- Its published total of $4,445 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (99th lowest).
- At 32 weeks it is shorter 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 Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin 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 billing and coding.
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Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin College: Common Questions
How Much Does Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin College Cost?
$4,445 tuition; plus registration $403.50, textbooks and online fees $650, lab fees $900, background and drug screening $125-$175, certification exams and prep, uniforms, immunizations and supplies (2025-26).
How Long Is Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin College?
2 semesters (fall and spring), 30 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin 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 of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CCMA (NHA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE) at Great Basin College Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate of Achievement, Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy/EKG (MAPE)?
Competitive, limited enrollment by point system; applications January 1 to May 1; advisement meeting required; English and math placement may be required; transfers from other MA programs not accepted.
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