About
Medical Assistant Program
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with our comprehensive Medical Assistant program. Designed to equip you with essential front and back office skills, this 30-week, in-person program provides hands-on practical training and valuable externship experience. Prepare to become a vital part of any medical team, ready for entry-level positions in a dynamic and growing field. Our curriculum offers a robust 24 semester credits and 720 clock hours, ensuring you gain the expertise needed to excel and make an immediate impact.
Program Details:
- Cost: 17000 USD (including tuition and supplies)
- Duration: 30 weeks
- Schedule: Full-time, in-person with hands-on practical training and externship hours.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Accreditations: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level positions as Medical Assistants (SOC code 31-9092) with training in both front and back office skills.
Organization
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles
Associated Technical College Los Angeles is a vocational school in Los Angeles, California, providing occupational training in Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Training. Its programs emphasize practical preparation for entry-level employment in healthcare-related roles. Morning, afternoon, and evening schedules are available, supporting students who may be employed while completing training. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on practice, and the school designs its courses around fields with demand for qualified entry-level employees. Medical Assistant training includes coursework and preparation beyond scheduled clock hours, while Phlebotomy Training includes supervised school instruction and an externship. The institution also describes job placement as part of its program approach, helping connect training with entry into the job market. Associated Technical College Los Angeles has provided vocational training since 1967.