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MEDICAL ASSISTING

MEDICAL ASSISTING

If you’re seeking a fulfilling career that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives every day, consider becoming a Medical Assistant! This rewarding path allows you to play a vital role in patient care while enjoying a dynamic work environment. It could be the perfect choice for you!

The Medical Assisting program is an excellent pathway into the healthcare industry. At Central Coast College, we offer flexible scheduling options with morning, afternoon, and evening classes to fit your lifestyle. You can complete your training in just 3-4 hours a day and finish the program in less than a year.

With our comprehensive training, you’ll be ready to embark on a rewarding healthcare career in as few as 46 weeks!

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At Central Coast College, our Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare students to work in essential positions in the field of healthcare. Medical Assistants are critical allied healthcare workers, performing important administrative and clinical duties in the offices of doctors, medical clinics, and hospitals.

Our 46-week program provides students with intensive training emphasizing medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; diagnostic and treatment procedures, and medical office procedures and insurance billing. Students also receive real-world on-the-job experience through an Externship.

In the Medical Assisting program, you’ll learn:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Records Keeping and Electronic Medical Records
  • Patient Vital Signs
  • Venipuncture and Injections
  • Use of Laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and autoclaves
  • Use of Electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment

Medical Assisting Program Overview

  • Total Weeks in program: 46 Weeks
  • Quarter Credits: 49.33
  • Total Clock Hours: 755
  • Classroom Hours: 580
  • Clinical Externship Hours: 175
  • Teacher/Student ratio:
    • Class Lecture: 1/35
    • Class Lab: 1/25

Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are prepared for careers in positions that may include:

  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Records and Health Information Technician
  • Medical Secretary
  • Reception and Information Clerk

GET STARTED TODAY!

Give us a call today at (831) 424-6767 with any questions you may have. Walk-ins are always welcome! Stop by for a campus tour and explore the exciting possibilities for your new career! We can’t wait to meet you.