Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/health-sciences/medical-assistant-certificate-major-code-meda/
Synopsis: The Medical Assistant Certificate provides training for entry-level employment in a medical practice setting, with emphasis on the routine administrative and clinical tasks required in the day-to-day operation of offices and clinics of health professionals. It introduces students to telephone techniques and other front office functions such as filing and coding insurance claims, scheduling patients, and keeping electronic medical records. It also introduces them to back office skills that include taking vital signs, assisting with electrocardiograms and other special procedures, using medical terminology, and administering medication. The certificate’s externship course offers practical experience in a medical office setting. Prior to certificate completion, students take the Medical Assistant certification examination to become certified as Registered Medical Assistants.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform a wide range of duties for employment in a modern medical facility.
- Demonstrate a nationally-recognized measure of competency for national certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Perform administrative duties, including telephones, correspondence, insurance forms, medical records, billing, bookkeeping, and office supplies; and greeting, admitting, and scheduling patients.
- Perform clinical duties including taking vital signs and medical histories, explaining treatments, preparing patients for examination, and assisting physicians with lab procedures, EKGs, and medications.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
40
Hours
27
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista, Douglas, Benson, Santa Cruz, Willcox
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Medical Assistant Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$194.00 BIO 160: $45.00 HLT 101: $57.00 HLT 139: $92.00 Total Books: $194.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$165.00 HLT 140: $165 Medical Assistant II NHA Certification Exam Total Testing/Exam: $165.00
In-State Tuition
$2,592.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 27 CR x 96 = $2592 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $2592.00
Other Fees
$520.00 LAB Fees: BIO 160: $45.00 HLT 111: $60.00 HLT 139: $250.00 Total Labs: $355.00 Immunizations: $100 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65 Total Other Fees: $520.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,966.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 27 CR x 258 = $6966 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $6966.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$110.00 HLT 139: $60.00 Stethoscope and Blood Pressure Cuff Uniform: $50.00 Total: $110.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,581.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,955.00
