Pursuing a rewarding career in clinical medical assisting is now more accessible than ever. The healthcare industry depends heavily on skilled Clinical Medical Assistants who work alongside physicians as integral members of the care team. Through this comprehensive program, you will develop the ability to support medical professionals in delivering excellent patient care. Key competencies include measuring and recording vital signs, assisting physicians with clinical procedures, conducting basic laboratory analyses, administering injections and medications, performing phlebotomy, and managing intravenous therapy. A 160-hour hands-on externship places students in real clinical environments, including private medical practices, community health clinics, or urgent care centers.
Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program: 120 Hours of Classroom Instruction Plus 160 Hours of Hands-On Externship Experience
Your course fee covers CPR training with certification, all laboratory supplies, comprehensive national certification preparation materials and exam fees, official certificate of completion, and guaranteed externship placement at a local healthcare facility.
Classroom Training Program: This 15-module curriculum covers essential topics including healthcare systems overview, medical office ethics and legal requirements, medical terminology and anatomy, sterilization and infection control procedures, patient communication strategies, vital signs assessment, administrative and clinical medical assisting fundamentals, physical examination assistance, specialty medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, laboratory testing protocols, medication and intravenous administration, patient education and nutrition, mental health support, professional workplace conduct, and career advancement strategies. The program uses diverse instructional approaches to maximize learning retention, including hands-on skills demonstrations and practice sessions, individual and group assessments, collaborative discussions, interactive role-playing activities, educational games, and practical case-based problem-solving scenarios.
Externship Training: Following successful completion of classroom coursework, students undertake a 160-hour externship to refine and master practical clinical skills in real-world settings. Student placements typically occur at community medical offices, established clinical practices, or specialty healthcare facilities within the local area.
Professional Credential: Graduates complete preparation for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination. The program includes comprehensive exam preparation resources as part of tuition, with students completing 17 online CCMA preparation modules focused on exam content mastery.
Career Overview: Medical assistants function as unlicensed healthcare professionals providing routine non-invasive clinical and technical support services under the supervision of licensed physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or nurse midwives in office-based or clinic settings. While many employers prefer certification, it is not universally required for employment in this field.
Wage Data: The median annual salary for medical assistants in Los Angeles County is $46,277, according to California Occupational Employment Wage Statistics data from 2023.
Required Resources: Bonewit-West's Today's Medical Assistant, 4th Edition, and Elsevier's SimChart for the Medical Office (approximate cost $210, not included in your course fee)
Please note: Your course tuition includes CPR training and certification, laboratory equipment and supplies, national certification exam preparation materials and examination fees, certificate of successful completion, and externship placement assistance. Textbook purchases are your responsibility and not covered by the course fee.
