Lane Community College · Eugene, Oregon
Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community College?
Medical Assistant, 1-yr Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. It takes 1 year full-time (45 credits (prerequisites: 14-15 credits)). Externship: MA 280 Co-op Ed: Medical Assistant (minimum 5 credits) and MA 206 Co-op seminar. Cost: $12,297 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $12,297published total, 2026-27
- Length
- 40 wk1 year full-time
- Credits
- 45
- Externship
- Included
- Billing and coding
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
How Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Length
- 1 year full-time
- Hours or credits
- 45 credits (prerequisites: 14-15 credits)
- Externship
- MA 280 Co-op Ed: Medical Assistant (minimum 5 credits) and MA 206 Co-op seminar
- Also covers
- medical coding and scribing; pharmacology; laboratory testing
Admission and Certification at Lane Community College
- Admission requirements
- Prerequisites MTH 105Z, WR 115, HP 100 and HP 150 or BI 231Z with C or better; separate program application
- Certification
- Prepared for the CMA (AAMA) exam
What Lane Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $12,297 estimated cost for core program (resident tuition $6,946, fees, books $2,250, other costs $1,374); prerequisites estimated at $3,088 extra2026-27. Source: lanecc.smartcatalogiq.com, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $12,297The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Lane Community College certificate costs you after aid
From lanecc.smartcatalogiq.com, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate Compares
- Its published total of $12,297 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (250th lowest).
- At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community 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 billing and coding and pharmacology.
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Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community College Cost?
$12,297 estimated cost for core program (resident tuition $6,946, fees, books $2,250, other costs $1,374); prerequisites estimated at $3,088 extra (2026-27).
How Long Is Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community College?
1 year full-time, 45 credits (prerequisites: 14-15 credits), according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate at Lane Community 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, 1-Yr Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant, 1-Yr Certificate?
Prerequisites MTH 105Z, WR 115, HP 100 and HP 150 or BI 231Z with C or better; separate program application.
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