Seattle Central College · Seattle, Washington
Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at Seattle Central College in Seattle, Washington, offered on campus. It takes 3 quarters, full-time only (48 credits). Externship: 160-hour, 11-week externship at an affiliated clinical site in the final quarter. Cost: $6,985 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $6,985published total
- Length
- 33 wk3 quarters, full-time only
- Credits
- 48
- Externship
- 160 hours
- CMAAAMA
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- 3 quarters, full-time only
- Hours or credits
- 48 credits
- Externship
- 160-hour, 11-week externship at an affiliated clinical site in the final quarter
- Start dates
- Fall; Spring
Admission and Certification at Seattle Central College
- Admission requirements
- No prerequisites; application with personal statement, letter of recommendation and immunization records; applications March-June for fall and September-December for spring
- Certification
- Prepares graduates for the national Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination and Washington State certification
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year average exam passage rate 90.45% (2020-2024); 76% graduation over five years; 98% graduate satisfactionReported for 2024.
What Seattle Central College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $6,985.19 total program cost if completed in normal time (9 months), including in-state tuition, fees, books and suppliesSource: healthcare.seattlecentral.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $6,985The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the Seattle Central College certificate costs you after aid
From healthcare.seattlecentral.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 $6,985 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (172nd lowest).
- At 33 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.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central 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.
Similar Medical Assistant Certificates Nearby
- Medical Assistant Certificate (on-ground) at Pima Medical Institute-SeattleSeattle, WA · 34 weeks · $19,997
- Medical Assistant Certificate at Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA · 33 weeks · $5,990 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion at Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA · 44 weeks · $8,168 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting Certificate at Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA · 40 weeks · $9,462 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark CollegeVancouver, WA · 66 weeks · $9,714 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement at Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA · 74 credits · $10,074
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Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College Cost?
$6,985.19 total program cost if completed in normal time (9 months), including in-state tuition, fees, books and supplies.
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College?
3 quarters, full-time only, 48 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central 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.
Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assistant Certificate Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate at Seattle Central College Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate?
No prerequisites; application with personal statement, letter of recommendation and immunization records; applications March-June for fall and September-December for spring.
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