Aims Medical Assistant Certificate students practicing bandaging a wound in a lab setting

Contact the Aims Medical Clinical Assistant Program

Stephany Wood

Lead Faculty and Professor, Medical Assisting

stephany.wood@aims.edu

Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Certificate

Location

Greeley Campus

Windsor Campus

Credits

25.5

Tuition*

In-District

$2217.50

In-State

$3365.00

WUE

$4920.50

Out of State

$12,009.50

*Check Cashier's Office for current tuition rates

Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate

Program Admission Requirements

How to Apply to the Aims Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate Program

Classes for Spring 2025 are full. Please review the information below for the next orientation to get into classes for Fall 2025.

There is still time to join the Summer 2025 classes. Please contact Stephany Wood at stephany.wood@aims.edu for more information.

Apply to Aims Community College. Once you've applied and been admitted, you will receive an Aims email address and Aims Number. You’ll need both before continuing with the Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate Program.
Attend a mandatory orientation before the semester starts.
Be prepared to pass a background check and drug screen without any disqualifiers. Although marijuana is legal in Colorado, it is not permitted when working with patients. List of disqualifying offenses.

Explore the HPR 1040 Proficiency Challenge Exam

HPR 1040 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology

If you’re working toward a Medical Clinical Assistant or Medical Front Office Certificate, you may be able to skip the Comprehensive Medical Terminology course by taking the HPR 1040 proficiency challenge exam. This option is ideal if you already have a strong understanding of medical terminology and want to test out of the course.

Learn more about the HPR 1040 challenge exam and see upcoming dates to decide if this path is right for you.