Lower Columbia College · Longview, Washington
Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia College
What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia College?
Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency is a medical assisting certificate at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington, offered on campus. It requires 76 credits. Cost: $11,790 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $11,790published total
- Credits
- 76
- EKG
How Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Hours or credits
- 76 credits
- Also covers
- EKG
- Start dates
- Fall
Admission and Certification at Lower Columbia College
- Admission requirements
- Cohort of about 24 students admitted each year (application in Spring for September start)
- Certification
- Prepares for national testing and the Washington State MA-C credential
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year exam passage rate 89.74% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.
What Lower Columbia College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- Tuition and fees $11,790; books $2,093; student expenses $1,347; total $15,230Source: lowercolumbia.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $11,790The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Lower Columbia College certificate costs you after aid
From lowercolumbia.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency Compares
- Its published total of $11,790 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (243rd lowest).
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia 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 EKG.
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Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia College Cost?
Tuition and fees $11,790; books $2,093; student expenses $1,347; total $15,230.
How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia College?
76 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia 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.
Can You Take Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency at Lower Columbia College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency?
Cohort of about 24 students admitted each year (application in Spring for September start).
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