University of Antelope Valley · Lancaster, California
Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley
What Should You Know About Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley?
Certificate in Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, California, offered on campus. It takes 33 weeks (estimated) (34 semester credits). Externship: 160-hour externship. Cost: $17,421 total. The program names the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Cost
- $17,421published total, 2023-24
- Length
- 33 wk33 weeks (estimated)
- Credits
- 34
- Externship
- 160 hours
- Pharmacology
- CMAAAMA
How Certificate in Medical Assistant Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Schedule
- Day and evening
- Length
- 33 weeks (estimated)
- Hours or credits
- 34 semester credits
- Externship
- 160-hour externship
- Also covers
- pharmacology
Admission and Certification at University of Antelope Valley
- Certification
- National Certified Medical Assistant Examination listed as an optional employment credential
What University of Antelope Valley's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $17,421 total program cost: tuition $15,196, educational resource fee (books, uniform, supplies) $2,057, registration $75, application $50 and STRF $432023-24. Source: uav.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Published total
- $17,421The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.
Work out what the University of Antelope Valley certificate costs you after aid
From uav.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Certificate in Medical Assistant Compares
- Its published total of $17,421 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (313th lowest).
- At 33 weeks it is shorter than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- Its 160-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley 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 pharmacology.
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Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley: Common Questions
How Much Does Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley Cost?
$17,421 total program cost: tuition $15,196, educational resource fee (books, uniform, supplies) $2,057, registration $75, application $50 and STRF $43 (2023-24).
How Long Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley?
33 weeks (estimated), 34 semester credits, according to the school's program page.
Is Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley 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 Certificate in Medical Assistant Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA).
Can You Take Certificate in Medical Assistant at University of Antelope Valley Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
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