Renton Technical College · Renton, Washington

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College

CertificateHybridCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College?

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion is a medical assisting certificate at Renton Technical College in Renton, Washington, offered hybrid. Externship: clinical placement required. Cost: $12,571 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$12,571published total
Externship
Included

How Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Day and evening
Externship
Clinical placement required
Start dates
Fall; Winter

Admission and Certification at Renton Technical College

Admission requirements
High school diploma/GED or equivalent at enrollment; English fluency; nationwide criminal background check via DISA Healthcare Technology ($122.58); immunizations, personal health insurance and a physical evaluation
Certification
Prepares for a national medical assistant certification exam
Outcomes the school publishes
Average national exam pass rate 93.14% and retention 80.83% (2020-2024); job placement 91.18% for 2024 graduatesReported for 2024.

What Renton Technical College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$12,571 total estimated cost for the Medical Assistant certificate (four quarters of tuition and fees plus program costs)Source: rtc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$12,571The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Renton Technical College certificate costs you after aid

From rtc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion Compares

  • Its published total of $12,571 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (255th lowest).
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College Cost?

$12,571 total estimated cost for the Medical Assistant certificate (four quarters of tuition and fees plus program costs).

Is Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Renton Technical College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion?

High school diploma/GED or equivalent at enrollment; English fluency; nationwide criminal background check via DISA Healthcare Technology ($122.58); immunizations, personal health insurance and a physical evaluation.

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Sources

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

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