Medical Assistant is a Certificate program (Hybrid) offered by Snow College in Nephi, UT. Tuition is $2,380 total.
Program Overview
Medical assistants are multi-skilled, allied health care professionals responsible for various clinical and/or administrative duties and are an essential part of a healthcare team. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions that will allow them to learn and move into higher-level job opportunities by working with physicians and providers in office settings. Students in this program learn cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains by focusing on administrative and back office clinical skills. Upon successful completion of all required courses, students participate in an externship in a medical office. Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification exam. A student who completes the Medical Assistant certificate will be able to do the following.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Tuition and Fees
Snow College publishes tuition for this certificate as $2,380 for its 28 credits, in the Tech Ed Programs At-A-Glance table for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Student fees are $204 per semester and this program carries $805 in course fees, bringing the published total to $3,389. The college notes that the listed fees are for full-time Richfield students and that actual fees may be lower depending on course load, campus and modality.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
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- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outlook
Snow College's program page reports an annual median salary of $37,190 and a job-outlook growth rate of 16% for this field.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide