In the Clinical Medical Assistant program, students receive practical, instructor-led training designed to prepare them for a rewarding career in today’s busy medical offices.

With the growing demand for bi-lingual Clinical Medical Assistants, this program is designed for students whose primary language is Spanish. It is recommended that students have completed or are currently enrolled in an ESL program and have achieved intermediate English proficiency.

The program will be taught primarily in English, and students will have opportunities to ask questions in Spanish with the instructor translating when clarification is needed.  While the textbooks are in English, chapter summaries and other print materials will be provided with Spanish/English translations.

The program includes a 160-hour externship, where students are placed in local private practices, clinics, or urgent care facilities to gain real-world clinical experience. By the time the student is placed in externship, it is expected that the student will be able to converse in both English and Spanish.

What You’ll Learn

• Obtain and record patient vital signs
• Assist with minor medical procedures
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Administer injections and medications
• Perform venipuncture (phlebotomy)
• Support patient flow and clinical operations

This program prepares students for entry-level Clinical Medical Assistant employment in medical offices, clinics, and urgent care settings.

Externship & Program Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older for externship placement
• Access to internet, a PC, laptop, or tablet, and a printer required
• High school diploma or equivalent for certification exam
• Students should have a working proficiency in English, as it is necessary for certification preparation, externship participation, and employment. Students are required to demonstrate through an online assessment a baseline level of English language proficiency before registering to support measurable skill gains, credential attainment, and successful transition to employment.   

What’s Included

Your registration fee includes:

• Lab supplies
• CPR certification
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam prep package
• NHA CCMA certification exam
• Externship Placement

Purchased Separately:

• Textbook(s)
• Blue scrubs

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?

Gain hands-on experience. Enter the workforce job-ready.

Salary Information: $54,270 Annual Mean Wage in California.  Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm#st