Whatcom Community College · Bellingham, Washington

Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College

CertificateHybridCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College?

Medical assisting, certificate (hybrid) is a medical assisting certificate at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, offered hybrid. It requires 66 credits. Externship: externship required. Cost: $2,050 per term. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$2,050per term
Credits
66
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Evening
Hours or credits
66 credits
Externship
Externship required
Start dates
Spring

Admission and Certification at Whatcom Community College

Certification
Eligible to take an exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

What Whatcom Community College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
Approximately $2,050 per quarter for Washington residents for the core medical assisting program, including tuition, books, fees and suppliesSource: whatcom.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

From whatcom.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) Compares

  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College 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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Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College Cost?

Approximately $2,050 per quarter for Washington residents for the core medical assisting program, including tuition, books, fees and supplies.

How Long Is Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College?

66 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College 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 Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) 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).

Can You Take Medical Assisting, Certificate (Hybrid) at Whatcom Community College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

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Sources

  1. whatcom.edu: Medical assisting, certificate (hybrid) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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