Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies · Weslaco, Texas
Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies
What Should You Know About Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies?
Medical Assistant is a medical assisting certificate at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies in Weslaco, Texas, offered on campus. It takes 9.5 months. It is ABHES-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
- Length
- 41 wk9.5 months
How Medical Assistant Works
- Credential
- Certificate
- Format
- On campus
- Length
- 9.5 months
From vgi.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assistant Compares
- At 41 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
- It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.
Is Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Accredited?
Holds ABHES programmatic accreditation for medical assisting (ABHES directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
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Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies: Common Questions
How Long Is Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies?
9.5 months, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Accredited?
Holds ABHES programmatic accreditation for medical assisting (ABHES directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.
Can You Take Medical Assistant at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Online?
No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.
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