This 22.0 Semester Credit Units (420 clock hours) program is designed to give students the basic knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level Medical Assistant in a health care setting. Emphasis is placed on both front office administrative skills as well as back office clinical skills. The administrative portion of the Medical Assistant – Administrative 120 hours, Laboratory 140 hours & Externship 160 hours program emphasizes the “front office” skills required in a health care setting, while the Clinical portion of the course is designed to prepare the student to work in a clinical environment in a hospital, doctor’s office or medical clinic and includes a 160 hour, 4-week externship.
Mission Career College
Mission Career College, located in Riverside, California, is a private higher education institution specializing in career training, offering over 15 vocational courses including Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomy Tech, and Solar Photovoltaic Installation. The college emphasizes small class sizes with individual attention and hands-on training, including computer instruction, designed to empower student success and professional growth. Their mission is to provide quality education and assist graduates in gaining employment through effective placement preparation and job placement assistance programs.
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