Mt Hood Community College · Gresham, Oregon

Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community College?

Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Mt Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. It takes three quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter) (38 credits). Externship: MA 214 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum (7 credits).

Length
33 wkThree quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter)
Credits
38
Externship
Included

How Medical Assistant Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Length
Three quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter)
Hours or credits
38 credits
Externship
MA 214 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum (7 credits)
Start dates
Summer

Admission and Certification at Mt Hood Community College

Admission requirements
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
Certification
MA 215 Review for Medical Assistant Certification Exam included in curriculum

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares

  • At 33 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community College: Common Questions

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community College?

Three quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter), 38 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Mt Hood Community 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.

What Do You Need to Apply to 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.

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Sources

  1. catalog.mhcc.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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