About
Clinical Medical Assistant Program at CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education
Embark on a rewarding journey in healthcare with the Clinical Medical Assistant program at CSULB. This comprehensive 140-hour program offers flexible online and hybrid formats, preparing you to assist physicians in diverse healthcare settings. Gain essential skills in phlebotomy and pharmacology, and benefit from a crucial clinical externship opportunity. This program is designed to transform aspiring professionals into competent medical assistants, ready to make an immediate impact in the medical field.
Program Details:
- Cost: Unknown
- Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 months (140-hour program)
- Schedule: Flexible online and hybrid formats, including a self-paced online option.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Accreditations: Prepares students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for roles assisting physicians in healthcare settings. Eligibility for clinical rotation requires successful completion of the 140-hour course, background checks, and drug screening.
Organization
California State University Long Beach - College of Professional and Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education at CSULB
The College of Professional and Continuing Education at CSULB is dedicated to transforming lives by offering diverse educational pathways for personal and professional success. As a self-support college, it provides campus-based, online, and transnational programs, including degrees, certificates, and international programs. These flexible options cater to a wide range of students seeking to advance their careers and acquire new skills.
Highlights:
- Offers a wide range of flexible educational programs including degrees, certificates, study abroad, and custom training options
- The mission is to transform lives by providing multiple educational pathways to personal and professional success via campus-based, online, and transnational educational programs
- Offers a diverse range of degrees, professional development certificates, and international programs as a self-support college that does not receive state funding