United Education Institute-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada
Medical Assistant (Diploma) at United Education Institute-Las Vegas
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant (Diploma) at United Education Institute-Las Vegas?
Medical Assistant (Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at United Education Institute-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, offered hybrid. It takes 36 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months (810 clock hours, 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
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- NCMANCCT
How Medical Assistant (Diploma) Works
- Credential
- Diploma
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 36 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months
- Hours or credits
- 810 clock hours, 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas
- 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $20,900 total charges for the program2026. 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant (Diploma) at United Education Institute-Las Vegas Cost?
$20,900 total charges for the program (2026).
How Long Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at United Education Institute-Las Vegas?
36 instructional weeks (normal time to complete 43 weeks); about 10 months, 810 clock hours, 33.5 semester credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant (Diploma) at United Education Institute-Las Vegas 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 United Education Institute-Las Vegas 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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