UEI College-Ontario · Ontario, California

Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario

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What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario?

Medical Assistant (Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at UEI College-Ontario in Ontario, California, offered hybrid and on campus. It takes 36 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months (810 clock hours, about 33.5 semester credits). Externship: 250-hour externship at an approved extern site (final module). Cost: $20,900 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.

Cost
$20,900published total, 2026
Length
43 wk
Hours
810clock hours
Externship
250 hours
  • EKG
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assistant (Diploma) Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
Hybrid and on campus
Length
36 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months
Hours or credits
810 clock hours, about 33.5 semester credits
Externship
250-hour externship at an approved extern site (final module)
Also covers
EKG; pharmacology and medication administration; CPR
Start dates
Classes start about every four weeks

Admission and Certification at UEI College-Ontario

Admission requirements
At least 17 years old; high school diploma or GED, with proof of graduation
Certification
Prepares for the optional NCMA (NCCT), CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT) certifications (school's wording)
Outcomes the school publishes
On-time completion rate 51% and in-field job placement rate 58% (2024 calendar year, School Performance Fact Sheet published December 1, 2025)Reported for 2024.

What UEI College-Ontario's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$20,900 total charges for the program (tuition, books, supplies and uniforms); STRF $02026. Source: uei.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$20,900The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the UEI College-Ontario diploma costs you after aid

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

How Medical Assistant (Diploma) Compares

  • Its published total of $20,900 is above the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (254th lowest).
  • At 43 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
  • Its 250-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.

Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario 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 EKG and pharmacology.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario Cost?

$20,900 total charges for the program (tuition, books, supplies and uniforms); STRF $0 (2026).

How Long Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario?

36 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months, 810 clock hours, about 33.5 semester credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario 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 (Diploma) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and NCMA (NCCT).

Can You Take Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Ontario Online?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant (Diploma)?

At least 17 years old; high school diploma or GED, with proof of graduation.

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Sources

  1. uei.edu: Medical Assistant (Diploma) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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