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Medical Assistant

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Medical/Clinical Assistant. 510801

Description

Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Examination to become Registered Medical Assistants (RMA). The program prepares students for entry-level positions by focusing on both clerical and clinical responsibilities in a medical office. Key topics include anatomy and physiology, administrative and clinical medical assisting, and patient interaction, covering aspects such as insurance processing, medical laws, aseptic techniques, laboratory procedures, and vital signs measurement.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

42

Hours

38

Entrance Requirements

Combination of Education and Course(s)

School

Gila Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

8274 South Six Shooter, Globe, Arizona

Local WIB

2002 - ARIZONA@WORK - Northeastern Arizona

Name of Credential

American Medical Technologist

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

No federal financial aid offered at this time; scholarships may be available through Pinal Mountain Foundation or Friends of Rim Country.

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - American Medical Technologist

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)

$1,100.00 HCE 100–DHO Health Science 9th Ed. $51.91 EMT 122–Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED 8th Ed. $74 HCE 112–Medical Terminology 9th Ed. $32–120 HCE 116–Calculate with Confidence 8th Ed. $34–98 HCE 130/160–Medical Assistant Admin & Clinical Procedures 8th Ed. $74–250 HCE 171–Understanding Pharmacology 3rd Ed. $50–78 HCE 186/189–Phlebotomy 3rd Ed. $65–138 HCE 190–Human Body in Health & Disease 8th Ed. $61–70 HCE 156–Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 13th Ed. $5–75

Testing/Exam Fees

$135.00 Current for 2025-2027, AMT Testing Fee Student will also need to take Reading Accuplacer test; no cost

In-State Tuition

$3,724.00 (based on 2025-2027 tuition price)

Other Fees

$160.00 Drug screen, TB skin test, any other immunizations student may need Price does vary $10-$100 Background Check: $60 (only needed for some facilities)

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,586.00 (based on 2025-2027 tuition price)

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$200.00 Uniforms: $150-$200 (One pair of scrubs for class, at least two pair for clinical hours, blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, watch with second hand, work shoes (black or white)

Total In-State Program Cost

$5,319.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$7,181.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-9092.00Medical Assistants
$22.50 per hour
Required Certification: Registered Medical Assistant - Depends on Facility

Provider Status

Approved

Address

8274 South Six Shooter, Globe, Arizona 85501

Phone Number

(928) 468-8039

Web Address

https://catalog.gilacc.org/health-public-safety/certificate-of-proficiency/medical-assistant

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

Created

Feb 19, 2026

Renewal

Oct 14, 2027

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