MiraCosta College · Oceanside, California
Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta College?
Medical Assistant (MA) Program is a medical assisting certificate at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California, offered hybrid. It takes full-time, one year (may include summer) (at least 160 hours of training). Externship: clinical hours at local hospitals and clinics. Cost: $2,000 total.
- Cost
- $2,000published total
- Length
- 40 wkFull-time, one year (may include summer)
- Externship
- Included
- EKG
How Medical Assistant (MA) Program Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- Full-time, one year (may include summer)
- Hours or credits
- At least 160 hours of training
- Externship
- Clinical hours at local hospitals and clinics
- Also covers
- EKG
- Start dates
- August
Admission and Certification at MiraCosta College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent; background check, drug screen, flu vaccination; no convictions in the last 7 years
- Certification
- Application for the national certification examination is part of the program application
What MiraCosta College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- About $2,000 estimated program expenses for tuition, uniforms, books, physical exam and immunizationsSource: miracosta.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $2,000The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the MiraCosta College certificate costs you after aid
From miracosta.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant (MA) Program Compares
- Its published total of $2,000 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (31st lowest).
- At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
Is Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta 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 EKG.
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Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta College Cost?
About $2,000 estimated program expenses for tuition, uniforms, books, physical exam and immunizations.
How Long Is Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta College?
Full-time, one year (may include summer), at least 160 hours of training, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant (MA) Program at MiraCosta 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 (MA) Program at MiraCosta College Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant (MA) Program?
High school diploma, GED or equivalent; background check, drug screen, flu vaccination; no convictions in the last 7 years.
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