Regan Career Institute

Regan Career Institute’s Medical Assistant Program in El Monte, California, trains students for administrative and clinical medical assisting duties and prepares them for the Certified Medical Assistant national exam. The program combines online lectures, on-campus skills labs, and an in-person clinical externship, running for about nine months and including 160 hours of externship experience. Coursework covers medical assisting and medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, administrative duties, clinical responsibilities, healthcare administration, pharmacology, and externship training. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and provide either a high school diploma and transcript or verified General Education Diploma (GED).

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Certified Medical Assistant national exam

Regan Career Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician Program in El Monte, California, trains students to collect blood specimens through skin puncture and venipuncture, handle and label samples, and follow safety procedures. The program prepares students for California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certification and the state certification process. Training includes classroom instruction and a hands-on externship in a professional healthcare facility, with the complete pathway described as 88 hours. Classes are available during the daytime, weeknights, and weekends. Admission requires students to be at least 18 years old and provide either a high school diploma and transcript or verification of a General Education Diploma.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certification

Regan Career Institute’s Certified Nursing Assistant Program in El Monte, California, prepares students to provide hands-on patient care, assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support patients in healthcare settings. Completion provides eligibility to take the California State Competency Test through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) / American Red Cross, which is required for California nursing assistant certification. The program is delivered in class over approximately 5 to 10 weeks and includes hands-on clinical training. Weekday, evening, and weekend scheduling is available. Admission requires applicants to be at least 16 years old.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: California State Competency Test through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) / American Red Cross
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Regan Career Institute’s ECG/EKG Technician Certification Course in El Monte, California, trains students to perform electrocardiograms, place leads, conduct Holter monitoring, and assist with cardiac assessments. Successful completion qualifies graduates to sit for the national EKG certification examination offered by ASPT or NCCT. The course is delivered in class and includes hands-on training in electrocardiography, waveform analysis, testing equipment, and cardiac emergencies. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and to provide either a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED).

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: national EKG certification examination offered by ASPT or NCCT