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Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD?

Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) is a medical assisting certificate at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD in Concord, California, offered on campus. It takes 28 weeks; Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m (782 total clock hours). Externship: clinical externship (hours may vary). Cost: $6,677 total. The program names the NCMA (NCCT) exam.

Cost
$6,677published total, 2026-27
Length
28 wk
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
28 weeks; Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hours or credits
782 total clock hours
Externship
Clinical externship (hours may vary)
Start dates
September 8, 2026

Admission and Certification at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD

Admission requirements
Attend a CTE Programs Information Session as the first enrollment step
Certification
Graduates meet the qualifying standards for the NCCT Medical Assistant certifying exam, administered on the MDAE campus

What Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$6,677 program cost; interest-free payment plans available2026-27. Source: mdae.mdusd.org, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$6,677The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) Compares

  • Its published total of $6,677 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (164th lowest).
  • At 28 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD 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 Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD Cost?

$6,677 program cost; interest-free payment plans available (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD?

28 weeks; Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m, 782 total clock hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the NCMA (NCCT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) at Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion)?

Attend a CTE Programs Information Session as the first enrollment step.

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Sources

  1. mdae.mdusd.org: Medical Assistant Program (Certificate of Completion) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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