Northwest Kansas Technical College · Goodland, Kansas

Medical Assistant Technical Certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Technical Certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical College?

Medical Assistant Technical Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas, offered on campus. Externship: clinical practicum rotation hours (students must be 18 or older). Cost: $9,360 per year, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$9,360per year, 2026-27
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assistant Technical Certificate Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Externship
Clinical practicum rotation hours (students must be 18 or older)
Also covers
phlebotomy; ICD and CPT coding; entry-level laboratory testing; pharmacology
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Northwest Kansas Technical College

Admission requirements
Application; high school or GED transcript; ACT or Accuplacer scores; background check; personal statement letter; certificate of health; immunization records (tetanus, varicella, MMR, Hep-B), TB test between May 15 and July 15 of the admission year, flu vaccine
Certification
Industry-recognized credentials available: First Aid CPR/AED, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average job placement 89.13% (2020-2024, MAERB Annual Report)Reported for 2024.

What Northwest Kansas Technical College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$9,360 estimated tuition and fees for the academic year; books, tools and supplies estimated at $1,100 more2026-27. Source: fhnw.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Technical Certificate Compares

  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Technical Certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical 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 phlebotomy, billing and coding and pharmacology.

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How Much Does Medical Assistant Technical Certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical College Cost?

$9,360 estimated tuition and fees for the academic year; books, tools and supplies estimated at $1,100 more (2026-27).

Is Medical Assistant Technical Certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical 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.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Technical Certificate Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Technical Certificate at Northwest Kansas Technical College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Technical Certificate?

Application; high school or GED transcript; ACT or Accuplacer scores; background check; personal statement letter; certificate of health; immunization records (tetanus, varicella, MMR, Hep-B), TB test between May 15 and July 15 of the admission year, flu vaccine.

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Sources

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

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