Ventura College Medical Assisting Program

Ventura College's Medical Assisting program offers an intensive 18-week in-person training designed to transform students into highly skilled medical assistants ready for the demands of a rapidly expanding healthcare sector. This comprehensive program uniquely equips students with both administrative and clinical competencies, emphasizing practical job readiness and strongly recommending certification to maximize employment opportunities in diverse medical assistant roles. Graduates will gain the essential skills and confidence to thrive in a competitive job market.

Program Details:

• Cost: $46.00 per unit (California resident enrollment fee); total program cost depends on number of units taken. Exact total cost unknown.
• Duration: 18 weeks (intensive, full-time)
• Schedule: Intensive 18-week program, six hours per day, Monday through Thursday during Spring and Fall semesters. Delivered in-person.
• Prerequisites: Unknown (no entry requirements or prerequisites are listed)
• Accreditations: Unknown (no program-specific accreditations like CAAHEP or ABHES are listed; institutional accreditation for Ventura College is confirmed through ACCJC/WASC)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and diverse medical assistant roles with practical administrative and clinical skills training, emphasizing job readiness in a rapidly growing healthcare field. Strong recommendation for certification for enhanced employment opportunities.