This program prepares students to qualify for entry-level positions in private practices, group practices, urgent care facilities, and hospitals. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks related to Front and Back Office to keep medical practices running smoothly. The course combines classroom instruction with a lab practicum component. Students are required to complete 375 hours of theory/lab before they take the national certification test, followed by 160 hours of externship, which provides students with the necessary practice and skills. A typing test is given to assess a student's ability to type 35 words per minute. After passing the NCCT test and upon completion of the externship, students are eligible to take the California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) exam.

Medical Terminology is highly recommended. Students are required to complete 375 hours of theory/lab before they take the national certification test, followed by 160 hours of externship, which provides students with the necessary practice and skills. A typing test should be taken to assess a studentÕs ability to type 35 words per minute.

NCCT exam fee of $119

Program length: 17 weeks