Olympic College · Bremerton, Washington

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic College?

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) is a medical assisting certificate at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington, offered on campus. It takes four quarters (fall, winter, spring, summer) (19, 18, 18 and 10 credits by quarter). Externship: supervised clinical experience. Cost: about $1,361 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$1,361estimated: $136/credit × 10
Length
44 wk
Credits
10
Externship
Included

How Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
Four quarters (fall, winter, spring, summer)
Hours or credits
19, 18, 18 and 10 credits by quarter
Externship
Supervised clinical experience
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Olympic College

Admission requirements
English placement into ENGL& 101 and math placement into MATH 099; proof of high school graduation (or diploma by end of program); age 18 by program completion
Certification
Graduates who pass one of the exams specified by the Washington State Department of Health qualify as Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year averages 2019-2023: job placement 70%, retention 84%, exam passage 93%Reported for 2023.

What Olympic College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$136.14 per credit for the first 10 credits and $67.18 per credit for credits 11-18 (Washington residents, lower-division tuition and fees); nonresident $350.12 per credit for the first 102026-27. Source: olympic.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$1,361Estimated: $136/credit × 10, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Olympic College certificate costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $1,361 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (13th lowest).
  • At 44 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic 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.

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How Much Does Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic College Cost?

$136.14 per credit for the first 10 credits and $67.18 per credit for credits 11-18 (Washington residents, lower-division tuition and fees); nonresident $350.12 per credit for the first 10 (2026-27). That works out to about $1,361 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic College?

Four quarters (fall, winter, spring, summer), 19, 18, 18 and 10 credits by quarter, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic 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.

Can You Take Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) at Olympic College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS)?

English placement into ENGL& 101 and math placement into MATH 099; proof of high school graduation (or diploma by end of program); age 18 by program completion.

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Sources

  1. olympic.edu: Medical Assisting, Certificate of Specialization (CS) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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