Certified Medical Assistant Training Program
A medical assistant is a multi-skilled allied health care professional that specializes in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care setting. Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They typically work in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. This program will prepare you for the CCMA exam.
This course combines 187.50 hours of classroom instruction with a 120-hour externship.
Program Expectations:
• 100% attendance mandatory
• No refunds for drop or course fails.
• Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated
• Fast-paced accelerated program
Requirements for Program:
Students must be 18 years of age or older; have proof of H.S. graduation or GED; be proficient in keyboarding; understand computing and word processing; command of the English Language and Math; have internet access, printing capabilities and a working email address that they can check.
All eligible students must be able to pass drug and background checks.
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds for this program, please choose carefully.
Schedule:
February 18, 2025-May 22, 2025
Please see program packet for detail start times.
Location:
Gavilan Community College Hollister Campus
Students are responsible for additional costs.
Financial Assistance:
Regular college Financial Aid is not applicable to this program.
You may be eligible for state funds for career training for this program! Inquire at your local America’s Job Center of California formerly known as your One Stop Career Center. Office locations are in Hollister, Gilroy, and San Jose.