Santa Fe Community College medical assistant program
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the public college Santa Fe Community College awards either a certificate or a degree in medical assisting. It counted 36 graduates in 2023-24. After people finish this medical assisting program, accredited by CAAHEP, they can take the exam for the CMA.
- one year of classes
- $2,145
- graduates in 2023-24
- 36
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Santa Fe Community College
- Address
- 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, under 12 months; Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $2,145 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate under 1 year 1 · Certificate, 1 to 2 years 28 · Associate degree 7
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | New Mexico median | Rank in New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $2,145 | $2,145 | 4th lowest of 7 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 36 | 18 | 3rd of 10 |
Medians for New Mexico programs reporting the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey were checked 2026-10-22.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: 48 miles (accredited)
- Carrington College-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: 50 miles
- Brookline College-Albuquerque, Albuquerque: 51 miles (accredited)
- Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque: 51 miles (accredited)
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, Los Lunas: 73 miles
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus, Roswell: 179 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No state credential; device-specific training certificate filed with the Medical Board for cosmetic or therapeutic device use
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