About
LA Vocational Institute’s Medical Assistant Program in Los Angeles, California, prepares students for clinical and administrative work in doctor’s offices, medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Training covers medical assisting fundamentals, terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient screening, appointment scheduling, medical records, insurance billing, exam-room and specialty procedures, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, nutrition, and patient education. The program is a 720-hour course scheduled for 20 hours per week and includes 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. Admission requirements are not stated in the available program information.
Organization
LA Vocational Institute
LA Vocational Institute is a vocational training institution in Los Angeles, California, focused on healthcare and allied-health careers. Its occupational fields include Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The institute also provides training related to massage therapy, physical therapy aide work, and NCLEX-RN preparation. Courses combine academic instruction with practical training developed by experienced professionals. The school identifies an approved testing site for Phlebotomy, Medical Assistance, and EKG, and offers programs serving international students through M-1 visa arrangements. Its facilities include classrooms and therapy equipment used for instruction, with training oriented toward clinical, administrative, laboratory, and patient-support responsibilities.