Pima Medical Institute-Renton · Renton, Washington

Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Renton

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

Medical Assistant Certificate (on-ground) is a medical assisting certificate at Pima Medical Institute-Renton in Renton, Washington, offered on campus. It takes 34 weeks (30.5 semester credits; 720 clock hours). Externship: 160-hour clinical externship (MDA 276, 3.5 credits, 4 weeks), completed in person. Cost: $19,997 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.

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Cost
$19,997published total, 2026-27
Length
34 wk34 weeks
Hours
720clock hours
Externship
160 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
34 weeks
Hours or credits
30.5 semester credits; 720 clock hours
Externship
160-hour clinical externship (MDA 276, 3.5 credits, 4 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-Renton

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-Renton's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$19,997 total program cost (tuition, registration fee, textbooks, uniform, technology fee and Washington tax and business and occupation tax), Renton campus tuition price list effective July 1, 20262026-27. Source: pmi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$19,997The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Pima Medical Institute-Renton 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 $19,997 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (370th lowest).
  • At 34 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • Its 160-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-Renton 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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How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Renton Cost?

$19,997 total program cost (tuition, registration fee, textbooks, uniform, technology fee and Washington tax and business and occupation tax), Renton campus tuition price list effective July 1, 2026 (2026-27).

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

34 weeks, 30.5 semester credits; 720 clock hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate (On-Ground) at Pima Medical Institute-Renton 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-Renton 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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