Gresham, Oregon
Mt Hood Community College Medical Assistant Certificate
What Medical Assistant Programs Does Mt Hood Community College Offer?
Mt Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon offers one medical assisting program: Medical Assistant Certificate. It runs 33 weeks.
Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community College
- Certificate
- Length
- 33 wkThree quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Credits
- 38
- Externship
- Included
Inside Mt Hood Community College's Certificate
- Length
- Three quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Hours or credits
- 38 credits
- Externship
- MA 214 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum (7 credits)
- Certification
- MA 215 Review for Medical Assistant Certification Exam included in curriculum
- Start dates
- Summer
- Admission
- Limited entry; placement into WR 115 and MTH 065 or equivalent; computer skills (BA 131 if needed); age 18 by third term; background check, drug screen, TB screening and immunizations
Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community College: full program profileMt Hood Community College certificate page on catalog.mhcc.edu ↗
From Mt Hood Community College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Mt Hood Community College Compares
- Medical Assistant Certificate runs 33 weeks; the median for certificate programs is 39 weeks.
Medical assistants in Oregon earn a median of $50,410 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), against $45,690 nationally.
Is Mt Hood Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Mt Hood Community College's medical assisting certificate 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. Accredited medical assistant programs.
Medical Assisting Awards at Mt Hood Community College
| Award level | Awards, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Certificates under one year | 12 |
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 12 medical assisting awards conferred by Mt Hood Community College in 2022-23, 681st of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes, and chains report each campus separately.
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- Clatsop Community CollegeAstoria · certificate
- Columbia Gorge Community CollegeThe Dalles · certificate
- Concorde Career College-PortlandPortland · diploma
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- Lane Community CollegeEugene · certificate · accredited
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- Medical assistant programs in OregonEvery local program, plus online options for residents
Mt Hood Community College Medical Assisting: Common Questions
Is Mt Hood Community College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?
Mt Hood Community College's medical assisting certificate 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. Accredited medical assistant programs.
How Long Is Mt Hood Community College's Medical Assistant Certificate?
Medical Assistant Certificate: Three quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter) (38 credits).
Does Mt Hood Community College Include an Externship?
Yes. Medical Assistant Certificate: MA 214 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum (7 credits).
What Do You Need to Apply to Mt Hood Community College?
Medical Assistant Certificate: Limited entry; placement into WR 115 and MTH 065 or equivalent; computer skills (BA 131 if needed); age 18 by third term; background check, drug screen, TB screening and immunizations.