Highline College · Des Moines, Washington
Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline College?
Medical Assistant, Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, offered on campus. It takes six quarters, including summer quarters (81 credits). Externship: 180-hour externship. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Length
- 66 wkSix quarters, including summer quarters
- Credits
- 81
- Externship
- 180 hours
- CMAAAMA
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant, Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- Six quarters, including summer quarters
- Hours or credits
- 81 credits
- Externship
- 180-hour externship
- Start dates
- Fall; Spring
Admission and Certification at Highline College
- Admission requirements
- Instructor permission; basic keyboarding knowledge recommended; agencies may require a criminal background check before externship
- Certification
- Eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification exam NCCT exam preparation included; the exam is administered as part of the program
- Outcomes the school publishes
- 2024 graduate exam passage 61.11%; 2024 graduate job placement 43.24%; 2024 admissions cohort retention 90.91% (five-year average retention 2020-2024: 88.95%), from the 2025 Annual ReportReported for 2024.
From catalog.highline.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant, Certificate Compares
- At 66 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline 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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- Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark CollegeVancouver, WA · 66 weeks · $9,714 · CAAHEP accredited
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Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline College: Common Questions
How Long Is Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline College?
Six quarters, including summer quarters, 81 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline 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 Medical Assistant, Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and NCMA (NCCT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant, Certificate at Highline College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant, Certificate?
Instructor permission; basic keyboarding knowledge recommended; agencies may require a criminal background check before externship.
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