UEI College-Tacoma · Tacoma, Washington
Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma?
Medical Assistant (Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at UEI College-Tacoma in Tacoma, Washington, offered hybrid. It takes 32 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months (720 clock hours, 31.5 semester credits). Externship: 160-hour externship at an approved extern site (final module). Cost: $19,500 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.
- Cost
- $19,500published total, 2026
- Length
- 43 wk
- Hours
- 720clock hours
- Externship
- 160 hours
- EKG
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant (Diploma) Works
- Credential
- Diploma
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 32 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months
- Hours or credits
- 720 clock hours, 31.5 semester credits
- Externship
- 160-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-Tacoma
- 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)
What UEI College-Tacoma's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $19,500 total charges for the program (hybrid: $9,100 distance education plus $10,400 on-campus training; same total for residential)2026. Source: uei.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $19,500The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the UEI College-Tacoma 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 $19,500 is above the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (222nd lowest).
- At 43 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.
- Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among diploma programs that state hours.
Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma 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.
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Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma Cost?
$19,500 total charges for the program (hybrid: $9,100 distance education plus $10,400 on-campus training; same total for residential) (2026).
How Long Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma?
32 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months, 720 clock hours, 31.5 semester credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at UEI College-Tacoma 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-Tacoma 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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