About
CET’s Medical Assistant program in Oxnard, California, prepares students for administrative and clinical work in healthcare settings, including recording vital signs and medical histories, drawing blood, scheduling, and preparing patients for examinations. The program prepares graduates for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification. Training is delivered in person on CET’s campus, with practical instruction in work settings and an externship at a medical clinic or hospital. Students attending 30 hours per week usually complete the 900-hour program in 8 to 9 months, and evening schedules are available in Oxnard. The curriculum covers allied healthcare, office communication, laboratory practice, medical records, billing and coding, emergencies, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and job preparation. CET states that students without a high school diploma or GED may have options through its eligibility process.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Next start: open enrollment; students can start the next day
- Leads to: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Center for Employment Training - Oxnard
Center for Employment Training is a career-training institution in Oxnard, California, preparing students for work in Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Assistant fields. The school provides career-focused instruction and support services intended to help students from varied backgrounds succeed in work and life. Its support offerings include transportation assistance and help with citizenship, while financial aid and veteran educational-benefit assistance are available. CET also provides job placement assistance and describes its learning environment as individualized. The institution emphasizes programs that can be completed in a short term and offers a two-week trial period. Its broader training portfolio includes business, construction and building maintenance, technical trades, truck driving, logistics, and information technology, reflecting an occupational focus across several employment sectors.