About
Medical Assisting Associate of Science Program at Contra Costa College
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Contra Costa College's comprehensive Medical Assisting Associate in Science Degree. This two-year program is meticulously designed to equip you with essential clinical and administrative skills, preparing you to thrive in real-world healthcare environments. Benefit from extensive hands-on experience in a cutting-edge skills lab featuring high-tech simulators, alongside valuable clinical work experience. Gain proficiency in medical terminology, office procedures, patient care, venipuncture, injections, and the use of laboratory and EKG equipment, ensuring you are well-prepared for immediate employment and long-term success in the dynamic medical field.
Program Details:
- Cost: 4621 USD
- Duration: 17 months
- Schedule: In-person with hands-on training in a cutting-edge skills lab.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, placement in college-level English and math, immunizations, CPR certification
- Accreditations: Contra Costa College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC). No specific programmatic accreditations (e.g., CAAHEP or ABHES) for the Medical Assistant program were found.
- Career Outcomes: Unknown
Organization
Contra Costa College
Contra Costa College is a college in San Pablo, California, offering training in Accounting, Associate Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Certified Nursing Assistant, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Technician, and Medical Assistant, among other fields. Its academic pathways span business and applied technology, fine, media, visual and culinary arts, health and wellness, language and communications, people, culture and social sciences, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The college provides degree and certificate programs, flexible classes, career services, basic-needs support, and resources for transition to four-year institutions. It also highlights generational connections among students, faculty, and staff, and has been designated as a Black-Serving Institution under California’s Black-Serving Institutions Program Act.