About
Medical Assistant Program
Lassen College's Medical Assistant program offers a certificate with practical clinical training, preparing students for certification and job placement in a concise timeframe. This hybrid program combines face-to-face and online instruction, providing flexibility while focusing on core skills development. Graduates are well-prepared for entry into the healthcare field, equipped with the essential competencies for success as a Medical Assistant.
Program Details:
- Cost: $46 per unit for in-state students, $436 per unit for out-of-state students, $69 per unit for Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) students. A $200 uniform and lab fee applies. Total program cost depends on the number of units taken.
- Duration: Unknown
- Schedule: Hybrid (combination of face-to-face and online instruction)
- Prerequisites: HO 70 Medical Assisting Core; Recommended Preparation: ENGL105 and Elementary Algebra or equivalent
- Accreditations: Unknown
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and job placement in the medical assistant field.
Organization
Lassen Community College
Lassen College is a community college in Susanville, California, offering training for Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant roles. The college also provides academic programs in welding technology, computer information systems, fire technology, and administration of justice. Its offerings span career preparation alongside broader academic study, with dedicated academic divisions, student services, distance learning, and community services education. Campus life includes athletics, campus living, student organizations, a cafeteria, and campus and community resources. The college provides resources such as a library, tutoring, career and job exploration, class search tools, and a bookstore. Lassen College also supports new and current students through separate services and maintains a campus safety reporting resource.