Laredo College · Laredo, Texas
Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo College?
Medical Assistant, Certificate I is a medical assisting certificate at Laredo College in Laredo, Texas, offered on campus. It takes prerequisite semester plus 2 semesters (32 semester hours). Externship: clinical I and Clinical II - Medical/Clinical Assistant rotations. Cost: about $1,600 (estimated).
- Cost
- $1,600estimated: $50/credit × 32
- Length
- 32 wkPrerequisite semester plus 2 semesters
- Credits
- 32
- Externship
- Included
- Pharmacology
How Medical Assistant, Certificate I Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- Prerequisite semester plus 2 semesters
- Hours or credits
- 32 semester hours
- Externship
- Clinical I and Clinical II - Medical/Clinical Assistant rotations
- Also covers
- pharmacology; medical insurance
- Start dates
- Fall
Admission and Certification at Laredo College
- Admission requirements
- Selective; up to 24 students accepted each fall
What Laredo College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $50 per credit hour tuition for in-district students2026-27. Source: catalog.laredo.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $1,600Estimated: $50/credit × 32, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Laredo College certificate costs you after aid
From catalog.laredo.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant, Certificate I Compares
- Its estimated cost of $1,600 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (22nd lowest).
- At 32 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
Is Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo 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 pharmacology.
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Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo College Cost?
$50 per credit hour tuition for in-district students (2026-27). That works out to about $1,600 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo College?
Prerequisite semester plus 2 semesters, 32 semester hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo 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.
Can You Take Medical Assistant, Certificate I at Laredo College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant, Certificate I?
Selective; up to 24 students accepted each fall.
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