Southwest Technical College · Cedar City, Utah

Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College?

Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) is a medical assisting certificate at Southwest Technical College in Cedar City, Utah, offered on campus. It takes about 16 months at 15 hours per week (30 credit hours). Cost: $4,666 total. The program names the CCMA (NHA) exam.

Cost
$4,666published total
Length
69 wkAbout 16 months at 15 hours per week
Credits
30
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
Prepares for
  • CCMANHA

How Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
About 16 months at 15 hours per week
Hours or credits
30 credit hours
Also covers
EKG; phlebotomy; electronic health records
Start dates
Multiple starts per year

Admission and Certification at Southwest Technical College

Admission requirements
CASAS assessment or equivalent
Certification
NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) NHA EKG Technician (CET) NHA Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) listed among industry certifications

What Southwest Technical College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$4,666 cost including tuition, books, fees and suppliesSource: stech.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$4,666The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

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

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

How Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) Compares

  • Its published total of $4,666 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (106th lowest).
  • At 69 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.

Is Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College 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 and EKG.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College Cost?

$4,666 cost including tuition, books, fees and supplies.

How Long Is Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College?

About 16 months at 15 hours per week, 30 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College 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 (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) at Southwest Technical College Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate)?

CASAS assessment or equivalent.

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Sources

  1. stech.edu: Medical Assistant (Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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