Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos · San Marcos, California
Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos in San Marcos, California, offered on campus and hybrid. It takes about 9 months (330 class hours plus 230-270 lab hours (varies by campus)). Externship: 160-200 hour clinical externship, completed in person (hours vary by campus). Cost: $19,675 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.
- Cost
- $19,675published total, 2025-26
- Length
- 39 wkAbout 9 months
- Externship
- 200 hours
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Billing and coding
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- CCMANHA
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus and hybrid
- Length
- About 9 months
- Hours or credits
- 330 class hours plus 230-270 lab hours (varies by campus)
- Externship
- 160-200 hour clinical externship, completed in person (hours vary by campus)
- Also covers
- EKG; phlebotomy; pharmacology; medical billing and coding
Admission and Certification at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
- 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 Prepared to pursue the CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)
What Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $19,675 total program cost, including textbooks, lab supplies, tax, technology fee and uniforms (current Additional Tuition Disclosure)2025-26. Source: pmi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $19,675The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos 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 $19,675 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (364th lowest).
- At 39 weeks it is the same as 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-San Marcos 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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- Clinical Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy (CMAP) at Blake Austin CollegeVacaville, CA · 46 weeks · $20,193
- Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Certificate at MTI CollegeSacramento, CA · 38 weeks · $20,478
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Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos Cost?
$19,675 total program cost, including textbooks, lab supplies, tax, technology fee and uniforms (current Additional Tuition Disclosure) (2025-26).
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos?
About 9 months, 330 class hours plus 230-270 lab hours (varies by campus), according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos 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-San Marcos Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
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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