Missouri State University-West Plains · West Plains, Missouri

Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains

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What Should You Know About Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains?

Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains in West Plains, Missouri, offered on campus. It takes one year (24 credit hours). Cost: about $4,104 (estimated).

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Cost
$4,104estimated: $171/credit × 24
Length
40 wkOne year
Credits
24

How Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
One year
Hours or credits
24 credit hours

Admission and Certification at Missouri State University-West Plains

Certification
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) credential

What Missouri State University-West Plains's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$171 per credit hour Missouri resident tuition for standard seated Tier 1 courses (including ALH and MED); $342 non-resident, plus a $60 per credit hour common fee2026-27. Source: wp.missouristate.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$4,104Estimated: $171/credit × 24, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Missouri State University-West Plains certificate costs you after aid

From wp.missouristate.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $4,104 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (88th lowest).
  • At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains Cost?

$171 per credit hour Missouri resident tuition for standard seated Tier 1 courses (including ALH and MED); $342 non-resident, plus a $60 per credit hour common fee (2026-27). That works out to about $4,104 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains?

One year, 24 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains 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/Clinical Assistant Certificate at Missouri State University-West Plains Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

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Sources

  1. wp.missouristate.edu: Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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