Medical Assistant Program
New Medical Assistant Program begins August 24, 2026 - Completes in Summer 2027
Application Open June 1 - July 15, 2026
Only 16 Students Accepted
Attend Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 PM
Application Steps
Step 1: Apply to Pima Community College
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Select Medical Assistant Certificate for the program
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Need help with your application? Contact us at [email protected] or 520-206-4545
Step 2: Receive email with your Pima Community College student number (your A number)
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Activate your “MyPima” account
Step 3: Email MA Program Advisor (see bottom of page for advisor contact information)
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Let them know you are applying as a Santa Cruz Center MA student
Include your Pima CC student number (A number) in your email message
Step 4: Complete the My Student Checklist (go to MyPima), including the Placement tests
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For Placement Test information, contact the MA Program Advisor
Step 5: Complete and submit the Medical Assistant Program Application for Admission
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Must be submitted by Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Step 6: Receive an email with your conditional acceptance to the MA Program
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Email provides date, time, and place for the required MA Program orientation
Step 7: Attend the required MA Program orientation
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Learn everything you need to know about getting started!
Prepare for Admission
Vaccination Requirements
- Complete Hep B series (2 or 3 injections based on the manufacturer or a negative titer)
- 2 MMR injections or a negative titer
- Negative TB test results (within one year of internship date)
- Tdap injection within the last 10 years
- Varicella injections or a negative titer
Complete Prerequisites
- Basic First Aid Certification (Certification cost is $50+ and cannot be taken online)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR (Health Care Provider) (Certification cost is $50+ and cannot be taken online)
- Level-one fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (For fingerprint information, visit Fingerprint Clearance Card Instructions; cost is $65)
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Health Declaration Form
- Proof of health insurance
Items You Will Need
- Analog watch with second hand
- Blood pressure cuff (optional but recommended)
- Close-toed shoes
- Scrubs (customized for MA program)
- Stethoscope
- Textbooks, document tracking app, learning platform app
Ready to Apply?
Applications close July 15, 2026. Only 16 seats available.