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Medical Assistant

The short-term vocational Medical Assistant certificate prepares students for entry-level positions within administrative or clinical career paths. Students learn about the medical assistant scope of practice, tasks, and responsibilities, basic pharmacology for medical assistants, and medical front office operations. Topics also include a basic overview of major body systems and physiological processes, examinations and therapeutic modalities, laboratory procedures, and an overview of qualifications, training, and career opportunities for medical assistants.

This program awards a Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate of Completion, which is needed to take the National Certified Medical Assistant Exam.

  • Schedule & Information Sessions

    Winter/Spring Session:

    Information Session - November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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    January through May 2026
    Hybrid: Online and In-Person 
    PM Cohort
  • Program Courses

    VOC ANA50 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology 

    VOC HTH12 - Terminology Health Careers  

    VOC MAST - Medical Assistant   

    VOC HTH06 - Employability Skills

    VOC HTH05- Health Careers Skills Lab (HCRC)

  • Program Requirement
    • 18 years of age 
  • Apply/Join Interest List

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program.

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  • Program Costs

    Classes are tuition-free

    Supply/Item Approximate Cost
    Textbook $278.00
    Student ID Badge   $10.00
    Supplies $60.00
    Uniforms $70.00
    TOTAL (Approximately) Textbooks/Materials fees are subject to change without notice. $418.00
  • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Students will be prepared to enter into entry-level medical assistant jobs.
    • Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
    • Students will progress through the health career ladder by enrolling in further health career programs.

Health Care Support Program

  • ELL (English Language Learner) Healthcare Pathways

    The ELL (English Language Learner) Healthcare Pathway Program is designed to provide English language learners with access to vocational pathways in healthcare, which is crucial for ensuring diverse representation and meeting the growing demands of the healthcare industry. We collaborate with non-credit short-term vocational programs in healthcare.

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