Imperial Valley College · Imperial, California
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley College
What Should You Know About Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley College?
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at Imperial Valley College in Imperial, California. It requires 30 units. Externship: externship (uniform required). Cost: about $1,380 (estimated).
- Cost
- $1,380estimated: $46/credit × 30
- Credits
- 30
- Externship
- Included
How Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Hours or credits
- 30 units
- Externship
- Externship (uniform required)
Admission and Certification at Imperial Valley College
- Admission requirements
- Background check, drug screen, physical exam and immunizations, and an AHA BLS/CPR card
- Certification
- Students prepare to take the certification exam to become certified in California
What Imperial Valley College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $46 per unit enrollment fee for California residents; nonresident tuition $392 per unit; student health fee $20 per semesterSource: imperial.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $1,380Estimated: $46/credit × 30, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Imperial Valley College certificate costs you after aid
From imperial.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting Compares
- Its estimated cost of $1,380 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (15th lowest).
Is Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley 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.
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Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley College: Common Questions
How Much Does Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley College Cost?
$46 per unit enrollment fee for California residents; nonresident tuition $392 per unit; student health fee $20 per semester. That works out to about $1,380 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley College?
30 units, according to the school's program page.
Is Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting at Imperial Valley 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.
What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting?
Background check, drug screen, physical exam and immunizations, and an AHA BLS/CPR card.
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