University of Alaska Fairbanks · Fairbanks, Alaska
Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
Medical Assistant Certificate is a medical assisting certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, Alaska. It requires 36-37 credits. Externship: medical Assisting Practicum (4 credits) plus Medical/Dental Office Reception Practicum. Cost: about $9,036 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $9,036estimated: $251/credit × 36
- Credits
- 36
- Externship
- Included
- CMAAAMA
How Medical Assistant Certificate Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Hours or credits
- 36-37 credits
- Externship
- Medical Assisting Practicum (4 credits) plus Medical/Dental Office Reception Practicum
Admission and Certification at University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Certification
- Sit for and pass the CMA (AAMA) exam
- Outcomes the school publishes
- Five-year cumulative average 2020-2024: retention 88.89%, job placement 88.57%, graduate exam pass rate 93.44% (2025 Annual Report Form)Reported for 2024.
What University of Alaska Fairbanks's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $251 per credit for UAF Community and Technical College courses (Alaska residents); $875 per credit nonresident; plus per-credit student fees2026-27. Source: catalog.uaf.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $9,036Estimated: $251/credit × 36, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the University of Alaska Fairbanks certificate costs you after aid
From catalog.uaf.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Certificate Compares
- Its estimated cost of $9,036 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (216th lowest).
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks 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.
Other Medical Assistant Programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Similar Medical Assistant Certificates Nearby
- Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK · 29 credits · $7,279 · CAAHEP accredited
- Certificate in Medical Assistant (Washington and New Mexico) at Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK · 40 weeks · $24,250
- Medical Assistant Specialist (Undergraduate Certificate) at Alaska Career CollegeAnchorage, AK · 41 weeks
- Certificate in Medical Assisting at University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau, AK · $251 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting Certificate at Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA · 40 weeks · $9,462 · CAAHEP accredited
- Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark CollegeVancouver, WA · 66 weeks · $9,714 · CAAHEP accredited
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Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks Cost?
$251 per credit for UAF Community and Technical College courses (Alaska residents); $875 per credit nonresident; plus per-credit student fees (2026-27). That works out to about $9,036 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
36-37 credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant Certificate at University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 Medical Assistant Certificate 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).
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