Pima Medical Institute-Houston · Houston, Texas
Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston?
Medical Assistant Certificate Program is a medical assisting certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Houston in Houston, Texas, offered on campus. It takes about 9 months (330 class hours; 230-270 lab hours (varies by campus)). Externship: 160-200 externship hours (varies by campus). Cost: $18,459 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.
- Cost
- $18,459published total, 2026-27
- Length
- 39 wkAbout 9 months
- Externship
- Included
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- CCMANHA
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant Certificate Program Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Schedule
- Day and evening
- Length
- About 9 months
- Hours or credits
- 330 class hours; 230-270 lab hours (varies by campus)
- Externship
- 160-200 externship hours (varies by campus)
- Start dates
- November 4
Admission and Certification at Pima Medical Institute-Houston
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional requirements may apply by campus
- Certification
- Prepares graduates to apply to sit for a certification based on campus location, such as NCCT, NHA, CMA, RMA, CCMA or NCMA
What Pima Medical Institute-Houston's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $18,459 total program cost: tuition $17,152, registration fee $150, textbooks $727, uniform $165 and technology fee $265 (32 credits, 800 clock hours)2026-27. Source: pmi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $18,459The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Pima Medical Institute-Houston 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 Program Compares
- Its published total of $18,459 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (328th lowest).
- At 39 weeks it is the same as the 39-week median for certificate programs.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston 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.
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Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston Cost?
$18,459 total program cost: tuition $17,152, registration fee $150, textbooks $727, uniform $165 and technology fee $265 (32 credits, 800 clock hours) (2026-27).
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston?
About 9 months, 330 class hours; 230-270 lab hours (varies by campus), according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston 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 Program Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-Houston Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate Program?
High school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional requirements may apply by campus.
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