Southern Oklahoma Technology Center · Ardmore, Oklahoma

Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center?

Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Ardmore, Oklahoma, offered on campus. It takes 10 months (estimated) (480 hours). Externship: phlebotomy practicum and clinical practice on and off campus. Cost: $3 per clock hour, 2026-27. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$3per clock hour, 2026-27
Length
43 wk10 months (estimated)
Hours
480clock hours
Externship
Included
  • Phlebotomy
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assisting Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day
Length
10 months (estimated)
Hours or credits
480 hours
Externship
Phlebotomy practicum and clinical practice on and off campus
Also covers
phlebotomy; CPR and first aid

Admission and Certification at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Admission requirements
Southern Tech application; open to adults and in-district high school juniors/seniors
Certification
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) NHA Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) CPR First Aid

What Southern Oklahoma Technology Center's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Adult tuition $2.50 per hour in-district, $5.00 per hour out-of-district, $7.50 per hour out-of-state; uniform, stethoscope and watch extra2026-27. Source: sotech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assisting Compares

  • At 43 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center 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.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Cost?

Adult tuition $2.50 per hour in-district, $5.00 per hour out-of-district, $7.50 per hour out-of-state; uniform, stethoscope and watch extra (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center?

10 months (estimated), 480 hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center 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 Assisting Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CCMA (NHA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting?

Southern Tech application; open to adults and in-district high school juniors/seniors.

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Sources

  1. sotech.edu: Medical Assisting program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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