University of Alaska Anchorage · Anchorage, Alaska
Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage
What Should You Know About Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage?
Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting is a medical assisting certificate at University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska. It requires 29 credits. Externship: medical Assisting Practicum (MA A295, 5 credits). Cost: about $7,279 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $7,279estimated: $251/credit × 29
- Credits
- 29
- Externship
- Included
- CMAAAMA
How Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Hours or credits
- 29 credits
- Externship
- Medical Assisting Practicum (MA A295, 5 credits)
Admission and Certification at University of Alaska Anchorage
- Admission requirements
- OEC admission requirements; immunizations, and drug screen where required by the practicum site
- Certification
- Completers are encouraged to sit for the CMA (AAMA) exam
- Outcomes the school publishes
- 100% job placement rate (2023 UAA Medical Assisting figure on the program page)Reported for 2023.
What University of Alaska Anchorage's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $251 per credit hour for Alaska residents (lower-division courses)2026-27. Source: catalog.uaa.alaska.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $7,279Estimated: $251/credit × 29, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the University of Alaska Anchorage certificate costs you after aid
From catalog.uaa.alaska.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting Compares
- Its estimated cost of $7,279 is below the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (179th lowest).
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage Accredited?
Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
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Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage: Common Questions
How Much Does Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage Cost?
$251 per credit hour for Alaska residents (lower-division courses) (2026-27). That works out to about $7,279 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage?
29 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska Anchorage Accredited?
Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
Which Certification Exams Does Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).
What Do You Need to Apply to Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting?
OEC admission requirements; immunizations, and drug screen where required by the practicum site.
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