Columbia Basin College medical assistant program
In Pasco, Washington, Columbia Basin College is a public college where you can earn a certificate or degree in medical assisting. It had 24 graduates in 2023-24. CAAHEP accredits the medical assisting program, so people who complete it can take the CMA exam.
- one year of classes
- $6,194
- graduates in 2023-24
- 24
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
Columbia Basin College in brief
- Address
- 2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $6,194 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 16 · Associate degree 8
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Washington median | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $6,194 | $4,998 | 20th lowest of 22 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 24 | 20 | 10th of 27 |
Checked 2026-10-22, these medians come from Washington programs reporting that same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Medical assistant programs in the area
- Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla: 40 miles (accredited)
- Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake: 65 miles
- Yakima Valley College, Yakima: 71 miles (accredited)
- Perry Technical Institute, Yakima: 71 miles
- Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee: 100 miles (accredited)
- Spokane Community College, Spokane: 129 miles (accredited)
Rules that apply to medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- Yes: a Department of Health credential to work as a medical assistant
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