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Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas?

Medical Assistant Certificate (on-ground) is a medical assisting certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, 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: $18,459 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.

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Cost
$18,459published total, 2026-27
Length
35 wk35 weeks (five-day schedule)
Hours
800clock hours
Externship
200 hours
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Billing and coding
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • CCMANHA
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
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-Las Vegas

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-Las Vegas's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$18,459 total program cost (tuition, registration fee, textbooks, uniform, technology fee and tax at 8.375%), Las Vegas campus tuition price list effective July 1, 20262026-27. 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-Las Vegas 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 (On-Ground) 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 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 (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Cost?

$18,459 total program cost (tuition, registration fee, textbooks, uniform, technology fee and tax at 8.375%), Las Vegas campus tuition price list effective July 1, 2026 (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas?

35 weeks (five-day schedule), 32.0 semester credits; 800 clock hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas 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 (On-Ground) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground)?

High school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional requirements may apply by campus.

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Sources

  1. pmi.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate (on-ground) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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