About
Medical Assistant Program at Center for Employment Training
The Medical Assistant program at the Center for Employment Training (CET) empowers students to become vital healthcare professionals, working alongside physicians and nurses to ensure seamless patient care and clinical operations. This comprehensive program offers hands-on laboratory work and real-world clinical experience, preparing you for a rewarding career in a growing field. With a focus on practical skills and a commitment to student success, CET provides the foundation for a transformative journey into healthcare.
Program Details:
- Cost: 15249 USD (includes tuition, textbooks, medical kit, supplies, and scrubs)
- Duration: 8-9 months
- Schedule: In-person (classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work, and real-world clinical experience)
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, pass a background check, immunizations, health screening
- Accreditations: Council on Occupational Education (COE), Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students to play a vital role in healthcare settings by working alongside physicians and nurses to support patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations.
Organization
Center for Employment Training - Salinas, CA
Center for Employment Training is a career-training institution in Salinas, California, offering Business Administration and Medical Assistant programs. The school provides trade school training through hands-on instruction designed to build practical career skills. Full-time programs can be completed in under a year, and the Salinas location operates with year-round enrollment. Administrative hours and program schedules are structured around weekday operations. CET also organizes its training around occupational pathways, connecting business and medical education with career preparation. The institution’s Salinas campus is one of multiple CET locations and serves local students seeking focused workforce training rather than traditional four-year study.