Mohave Community College · Kingman, Arizona

Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave Community College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave Community College?

Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at Mohave Community College in Kingman, Arizona, offered on campus. It takes one year for full-time students (fall, spring and summer semesters of core courses after prerequisites). Externship: 180-hour unpaid practicum (MEA 258) in the summer semester. Cost: $98 per credit, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$98per credit, 2026-27
Length
40 wk
Externship
180 hours
  • Pharmacology

How Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
One year for full-time students (fall, spring and summer semesters of core courses after prerequisites)
Externship
180-hour unpaid practicum (MEA 258) in the summer semester
Also covers
pharmacology; electronic medical records; laboratory procedures

Admission and Certification at Mohave Community College

Admission requirements
Points-based selective admission; prerequisites HES 129 Medical Terminology, HES 113 Allied Health A&P and COM 121 Interpersonal Communication with C or better; background check, drug screen and immunization tracking; AHA BLS
Certification
May be eligible for national certification through the AAMA and AMT, provided eligibility requirements are met

What Mohave Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$98 per credit hour in-state for 100-200 level courses (2026-27)2026-27. Source: mohave.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting Compares

  • At 40 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 180-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave 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 pharmacology.

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Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave Community College Cost?

$98 per credit hour in-state for 100-200 level courses (2026-27).

How Long Is Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave Community College?

One year for full-time students (fall, spring and summer semesters of core courses after prerequisites), according to the school's program page.

Is Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave 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.

Can You Take Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting at Mohave Community College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting?

Points-based selective admission; prerequisites HES 129 Medical Terminology, HES 113 Allied Health A&P and COM 121 Interpersonal Communication with C or better; background check, drug screen and immunization tracking; AHA BLS.

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Sources

  1. mohave.edu: Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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