Holbrook, Arizona

Northland Pioneer College Medical Assistant Programs

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What Medical Assistant Programs Does Northland Pioneer College Offer?

Northland Pioneer College in Holbrook, Arizona offers 2 medical assisting programs (certificate and associate degree), taught on campus.

2 Medical Assistant Programs at Northland Pioneer College

Northland Pioneer College's Programs Side by Side

ProgramCredentialFormatLengthExternshipCost
Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (with Certificate of Proficiency stage), Northland Pioneer CollegeCertificateOn campus160 hours$75per credit, 2026-27
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS), Northland Pioneer CollegeAssociate degreeOn campus160 hours$75per credit, 2026-27

Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.

Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (With Certificate of Proficiency Stage): The Details

Externship
160-hour externship (MDA 126)
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; medication administration; medical billing and coding
Certification
May be eligible for the NCMA (NCCT) after completing core requirements totaling more than 720 contact hours
Start dates
Fall
Admission
Healthcare provider CPR card and DPS Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card before externship; vaccinations may be required
Tuition (school's wording)
$75 per credit in-district (Navajo and Apache County residents); $94 per credit in-state (other Arizona counties), Fall 2026 and Spring 20272026-27. Source: npc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS): The Details

Length
Five blocks for full-time students
Externship
160-hour externship (MDA 126)
Also covers
phlebotomy; EKG; medication administration; medical billing and coding
Certification
May be eligible for the NCMA (NCCT) after completing core requirements totaling more than 720 contact hours
Start dates
Fall
Admission
Healthcare provider CPR card and DPS Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card before externship; vaccinations may be required
Tuition (school's wording)
$75 per credit in-district (Navajo and Apache County residents); $94 per credit in-state (other Arizona counties), Fall 2026 and Spring 20272026-27. Source: npc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From Northland Pioneer College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 12, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

Is Northland Pioneer College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Northland Pioneer College's medical assisting programs aren'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.

What CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation means for the CMA (AAMA)

Medical Assisting Awards at Northland Pioneer College

Award levelAwards, 2022-23
Certificates of one to two years29
Associate degrees7

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 51.0801) count 36 medical assisting awards conferred by Northland Pioneer College in 2022-23, 329th of 951 schools on this site. These are credentials awarded, not graduates or job outcomes.

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Northland Pioneer College Medical Assisting: Common Questions

Is Northland Pioneer College's Medical Assistant Program Accredited?

Northland Pioneer College's medical assisting programs aren'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 Much Does Northland Pioneer College's Medical Assistant Program Cost?

Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (with Certificate of Proficiency stage): $75 per credit in-district (Navajo and Apache County residents); $94 per credit in-state (other Arizona counties), Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (2026-27). Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS): $75 per credit in-district (Navajo and Apache County residents); $94 per credit in-state (other Arizona counties), Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (2026-27).

How Long Is Northland Pioneer College's Medical Assistant Program?

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS): Five blocks for full-time students.

Does Northland Pioneer College Include an Externship?

Yes. Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (with Certificate of Proficiency stage): 160-hour externship (MDA 126). Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS): 160-hour externship (MDA 126).

Which Certification Exams Does Northland Pioneer College Prepare You For?

Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (with Certificate of Proficiency stage) names the NCMA (NCCT). Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS) names the NCMA (NCCT). CMA (AAMA) eligibility through the standard route requires a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.

What Do You Need to Apply to Northland Pioneer College?

Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (with Certificate of Proficiency stage): Healthcare provider CPR card and DPS Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card before externship; vaccinations may be required. Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS): Healthcare provider CPR card and DPS Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card before externship; vaccinations may be required.

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Sources

  1. npc.edu: Certificate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (with Certificate of Proficiency stage) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. npc.edu: Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant (AAS) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 51.0801 (medical/clinical assistant)
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025: Medical Assistants, Arizona

Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. Accreditation comes only from the CAAHEP and ABHES directories (captured October 12, 2026), never from a school's own wording, and school size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs