About
The Clinical Medical Assistant Program at U.S. Colleges prepares students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to support physicians in a medical office environment. The curriculum emphasizes essential back-office competencies, including vital sign measurement, patient history documentation, physical examination assistance, and medication administration.
Students will complete an 80-hour externship at a medical clinic or office, providing direct, supervised experience in a real healthcare setting. This component allows students to put their training into practice before entering the workforce.
Upon program completion, graduates receive a Clinical Medical Assisting certificate — a recognized credential that lays the groundwork for entry-level opportunities in the healthcare field.
The program can be finished in as few as 12 weeks, offering a focused and efficient path for those ready to take the first step toward a career in medicine without an extended time commitment.
Organization
U.S. Colleges - Santa Ana
U.S. Colleges, Santa Ana campus, is a healthcare career school in Santa Ana, California. It trains people for careers in Clinical Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician fields. The school focuses on short-term allied health education and provides lab simulations and externship opportunities for instructional practice. Student Services supports career preparation through externship placement and career readiness resources, while payment plan assistance is also available. U.S. Colleges operates campuses in several California communities and offers these programs through a campus-based training model. Its programs are designed around healthcare employment pathways, with instruction intended to build practical skills for entry-level roles in clinical, emergency response, pharmacy, and specimen-collection settings.