Yakima Valley College medical assistant program
In Yakima, Washington, Yakima Valley College is a public college that offers either a certificate or a degree in medical assisting. It had 11 graduates in 2023-24. People who finish the medical assisting program can take the CMA exam, since CAAHEP accredits it.
- one year of classes
- $5,163
- graduates in 2023-24
- 11
- medical assisting accreditation
- CAAHEP
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Yakima Valley College
- Address
- South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98907
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Certificate, 12 to 24 months; Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- CAAHEP-accredited certificate
- Price
- $5,163 for one year of classes, local students
- Graduates by award
- Certificate, 1 to 2 years 5 · Associate degree 6
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Washington median | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $5,163 | $4,998 | 17th lowest of 22 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 11 | 20 | 21st of 27 |
Checked 2026-10-22, the medians shown here come from Washington programs reporting the same figure in the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey.
Medical assistant programs close by
- Perry Technical Institute, Yakima: 1 mile
- Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee: 59 miles (accredited)
- Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake: 70 miles
- Columbia Basin College, Pasco: 71 miles (accredited)
- UEI College-Tacoma, Tacoma: 98 miles
- Renton Technical College, Renton: 100 miles (accredited)
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- Yes: a Department of Health credential to work as a medical assistant
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