Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio · San Antonio, Texas

Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio?

Medical Assistant Certificate Program is a medical assisting certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio in San Antonio, 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.

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Cost
$18,459published total, 2026-27
Length
39 wkAbout 9 months
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • 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-San Antonio

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-San Antonio's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$18,459 total program cost: $17,152 tuition, $150 registration fee, $727 textbooks, $165 uniform, $265 technology fee2026-27. 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-San Antonio 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-San Antonio 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio Cost?

$18,459 total program cost: $17,152 tuition, $150 registration fee, $727 textbooks, $165 uniform, $265 technology fee (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio?

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-San Antonio 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-San Antonio 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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Sources

  1. pmi.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate Program program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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