Kino College · Tucson, Arizona
Professional Medical Assistant at Kino College
What Should You Know About Professional Medical Assistant at Kino College?
Professional Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Kino College in Tucson, Arizona, offered on campus. It takes 9 months (720 clock hours). Externship: 40-hour Midternship shadowing across clinics midway through the program, plus a full clinical externship near the end of the program. Cost: $18,850 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.
- Cost
- $18,850published total, Catalog Vol. 16, effective September 21, 2026
- Length
- 39 wk9 months
- Hours
- 720clock hours
- Externship
- 40 hours
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacology
- CCMANHA
How Professional Medical Assistant Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Schedule
- Day, evening and weekend
- Length
- 9 months
- Hours or credits
- 720 clock hours
- Externship
- 40-hour Midternship shadowing across clinics midway through the program, plus a full clinical externship near the end of the program
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; injections
Admission and Certification at Kino College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent, personal interview with admissions, criminal background check and drug screen, proof of required vaccinations
- Certification
- Prepares for the CCMA (NHA) exam; Kino College is an authorized CCMA testing site and tuition includes study materials and practice exams
What Kino College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $18,850 total program cost: $17,500 tuition plus $1,350 books and supplies (includes sales tax)Catalog Vol. 16, effective September 21, 2026. Source: kinocollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $18,850The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Kino College certificate costs you after aid
From kinocollege.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Professional Medical Assistant Compares
- Its published total of $18,850 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (351st lowest).
- At 39 weeks it is the same as the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 40-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
Is Professional Medical Assistant at Kino 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.
Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and pharmacology.
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Professional Medical Assistant at Kino College: Common Questions
How Much Does Professional Medical Assistant at Kino College Cost?
$18,850 total program cost: $17,500 tuition plus $1,350 books and supplies (includes sales tax) (Catalog Vol. 16, effective September 21, 2026).
How Long Is Professional Medical Assistant at Kino College?
9 months, 720 clock hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Professional Medical Assistant at Kino 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.
Which Certification Exams Does Professional Medical Assistant Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).
Can You Take Professional Medical Assistant at Kino College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Professional Medical Assistant?
High school diploma or recognized equivalent, personal interview with admissions, criminal background check and drug screen, proof of required vaccinations.
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