Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offered on campus. It takes 35 weeks (five-day schedule) (32.0 semester credits; 800 clock hours). Externship: 200-hour clinical externship (MDA 275, 4.0 credits, 5 weeks), completed in person. Cost: $19,866 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.
- Cost
- $19,866published total, 2026-27
- Length
- 35 wk35 weeks (five-day schedule)
- Hours
- 800clock hours
- Externship
- 200 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- CCMANHA
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- 35 weeks (five-day schedule)
- Hours or credits
- 32.0 semester credits; 800 clock hours
- Externship
- 200-hour clinical externship (MDA 275, 4.0 credits, 5 weeks), completed in person
- Also covers
- phlebotomy (MDA 180 Phlebotomy and Blood Specimens); EKG procedures; injections and pharmacology (MDA 160 Introduction to Pharmacology); medical office laboratory procedures; insurance, billing and coding fundamentals; CPR and first aid; electronic health records
- Start dates
- Starts about every six weeks (2026 starts in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, November and December)
Admission and Certification at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional requirements may apply by campus
- Certification
- Prepared to pursue the CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) credential Graduates may apply to sit for certification based on campus location, such as NCCT, NHA, CMA, RMA, CCMA or NCMA
What Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $19,866 total program cost (tuition, registration fee, textbooks, uniform, technology fee and tax at 7.625%), Albuquerque campus tuition price list effective July 1, 20262026-27. Source: pmi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $19,866The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque certificate costs you after aid
From pmi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares
- Its published total of $19,866 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (366th lowest).
- At 35 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 200-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque 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.
Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy, EKG, billing and coding and pharmacology.
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Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Cost?
$19,866 total program cost (tuition, registration fee, textbooks, uniform, technology fee and tax at 7.625%), Albuquerque campus tuition price list effective July 1, 2026 (2026-27).
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque?
35 weeks (five-day schedule), 32.0 semester credits; 800 clock hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque 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.
Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?
High school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional requirements may apply by campus.
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