Kirkland, Washington

Lake Washington Institute of Technology Medical Assistant Programs

CertificateAssociate degreePublicCAAHEP-accredited

What Medical Assistant Programs Does Lake Washington Institute of Technology Offer?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington offers 2 medical assisting programs (certificate and associate degree), taught hybrid. Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam. The lowest-cost option, Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency, comes to about $10,891 (estimated). Programs run 55 weeks.

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2 Medical Assistant Programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Programs Side by Side

ProgramCredentialFormatLengthExternshipCost
Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency, Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyCertificateHybrid55 weeksIncluded$10,891estimated: $136/credit × 80
Medical Assisting, AAS, Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyAssociate degreeHybrid55 weeksIncluded$12,253estimated: $136/credit × 90

Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency: The Details

Length
Five quarters after prerequisites
Hours or credits
80 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Practicum (MEDA 297, 9 credits) in a physician's office
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical billing and coding; medication administration
Certification
Eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA, AAMA)
Start dates
Fall
Admission
BIOL& 160, ENGL& 101 and MATH& 107 (or MATH& 146) completed before Quarter One; background check, immunizations and CPR
Tuition (school's wording)
$136.14 per credit resident tuition for 1 to 10 credits2026-27. Source: catalog.lwtech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$10,891Estimated: $136/credit × 80, before fees.
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year exam pass rate 84.76% (2020-2024)Reported for 2024.

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency at Lake Washington Institute of Technology: full program profileLake Washington Institute of Technology certificate page on catalog.lwtech.edu ↗

Medical Assisting, AAS: The Details

Length
Five quarters after prerequisites
Hours or credits
90 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Practicum (MEDA 297, 9 credits) in a physician's office
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical billing and coding; medication administration
Certification
Eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA, AAMA)
Start dates
Fall
Admission
High school diploma or GED; BIOL& 160, ENGL& 101 and MATH& 107 (or MATH& 146) with 2.0 or higher before Quarter One
Tuition (school's wording)
$136.14 per credit resident tuition for 1 to 10 credits2026-27. Source: catalog.lwtech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$12,253Estimated: $136/credit × 90, before fees.

Medical Assisting, AAS at Lake Washington Institute of Technology: full program profileLake Washington Institute of Technology associate degree page on catalog.lwtech.edu ↗

From Lake Washington Institute of Technology's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Lake Washington Institute of Technology Compares

  • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency costs an estimated $10,891, against a median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site.
  • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency runs 55 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.
  • Medical Assisting, AAS costs an estimated $12,253, against a median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site.
  • Medical Assisting, AAS runs 55 weeks; the median for associate degree programs is 78 weeks.

Medical assistants in Washington earn a median of $59,290 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.

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Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). 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.

The accreditor's listing covers Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency; Medical Assisting, AAS is a different credential and isn't covered by it.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years18
Associate degrees15

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 33 medical assisting awards conferred by Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2022-23, 365th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes, and chains report each campus separately.

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Yes. Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency is listed by CAAHEP (directory captured October 12, 2026). 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.

How Much Does Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Medical Assistant Program Cost?

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency: $136.14 per credit resident tuition for 1 to 10 credits (2026-27), about $10,891 for the program (estimated). Medical Assisting, AAS: $136.14 per credit resident tuition for 1 to 10 credits (2026-27), about $12,253 for the program (estimated).

How Long Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Medical Assistant Program?

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency: Five quarters after prerequisites (80 credits). Medical Assisting, AAS: Five quarters after prerequisites (90 credits).

Does Lake Washington Institute of Technology Include an Externship?

Yes. Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Assistant Practicum (MEDA 297, 9 credits) in a physician's office. Medical Assisting, AAS: Medical Assistant Practicum (MEDA 297, 9 credits) in a physician's office.

Which Certification Exams Does Lake Washington Institute of Technology Prepare You For?

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency names the CMA (AAMA). Medical Assisting, AAS names the CMA (AAMA).

What Do You Need to Apply to Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency: BIOL& 160, ENGL& 101 and MATH& 107 (or MATH& 146) completed before Quarter One; background check, immunizations and CPR. Medical Assisting, AAS: High school diploma or GED; BIOL& 160, ENGL& 101 and MATH& 107 (or MATH& 146) with 2.0 or higher before Quarter One.

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Sources

  1. catalog.lwtech.edu: Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. catalog.lwtech.edu: Medical Assisting, AAS program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  3. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026
  4. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Washington

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