$2,995 or Less

$2,495 or Less

El Centro, CA Medical Assistant Program

Get hands-on training in various administrative, laboratory, and clinical duties in just 8 weeks, and begin an exciting career as a Clinical Medical Assistant.

Get hands-on training in various administrative, laboratory, and clinical duties in just 8 weeks, and begin an exciting career as a Clinical Medical Assistant. This is a partner school’s program administered by CALRegional.

8-10 Weeks

Program Length

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Certification

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Satisfies Training Guidelines

$2,495 or Less

Graduate Debt Free

What is a Clinical Medical Assistant?

Certified clinical medical assistants are multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals who perform clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Medical assistants work in various healthcare settings, including clinics, physicians' offices, hospitals, and outpatient facilities.

The job outlook for clinical medical assistants is growing much faster than in other occupations. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of clinical medical assistants is projected to grow by 16% from 2021-2031. California clinical medical assistants have an average salary of $39,000-$50,000.

Certified clinical medical assistants are multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals who perform clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Medical assistants work in various healthcare settings, including clinics, physicians' offices, hospitals, and outpatient facilities.

The job outlook for clinical medical assistants is growing much faster than in other occupations. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of clinical medical assistants is projected to grow by 16% from 2021-2031. Texas clinical medical assistants have an average salary of $46,000.

A Better Approach to Clinical Medical Assistant Training

Our Clinical Medical Assistant Program helps students acquire practical knowledge and specialized skill for clinical care and administrative tasks within a medical facility. Become certified as an entry-level clinical medical assistant in as little as 8 weeks for $2,995 or less. Easy payment plans are available. No previous medical experience is required.

Our Clinical Medical Assistant Program helps students acquire practical knowledge and specialized skill for clinical care and administrative tasks within a medical facility. Become certified as an entry-level clinical medical assistant in as little as 8 weeks for $2,495 or less. Easy payment plans are available. No previous medical experience is required.

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The clinical medical assistant course is a hybrid program consisting of 50% online and instructor-led lectures and 50% labs. Our Clinical Medical Assistant Program satisfies all training guidelines established by the Medical Board of California and is authorized to run through our adult school and community college partnerships.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take the national exam for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). CALRegional students have a 90% passing rate, over 26% more than our competitors.

If you’re interested in administrative work but also enjoy working hands-on with patients, the Clinical Medical Assistant Program may be right for you.

The clinical medical assistant course is a hybrid program consisting of 50% online and instructor-led lectures and 50% labs. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take the national exam for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). CALRegional students have a 90% passing rate, over 26% more than our competitors.

If you’re interested in administrative work but also enjoy working hands-on with patients, the Clinical Medical Assistant Program may be right for you.

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Our Clinical Medical Assistant Training Includes:

  • 160 hours of classroom instruction & hands-on training
  • Guaranteed 160-hour externship
  • CPR certification
  • National exam
  • 160 hours of classroom instruction & hands-on training
  • Guaranteed 160-hour externship
  • CPR certification
  • National exam
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Skills You Will Learn

Administrative duties such as recording patient visits, charting a patient's history, and scheduling appointments.
Clinical duties such as taking vitals, phlebotomy, administering medications including injections, and performing an EKG.
Assisting physicians with patient care, including preparing patients and rooms for examinations.
Proper management of the front and back office.
Dosage calculations and medical math.

Clinical Medical Assistant Externship & Certification

Externship

The Clinical Medical Assistant Program includes placement into an externship at the end of the course. While a clinical externship is not required to obtain certification in California, the experience helps our students get their foot in the door faster because they are job-ready.

Externship

The Clinical Medical Assistant Program includes placement into an externship at the end of the course. While a clinical externship is not required to obtain certification, the experience helps our students get their foot in the door faster because they are job-ready.

Certification

Tuition at CALRegional includes the clinical medical assistant certification exam through the AMCA. Students will be prepared to take the national certification exam on the last day of class. Once students successfully pass our program and complete the national exam, students are ready to begin their externship and will receive a certificate of completion for our program.

Certification

Tuition at CALRegional includes the clinical medical assistant certification exam through the AMCA. Students will be prepared to take the national certification exam on the last day of class. Texas does not require licensure at the state level. Once students successfully pass our program and complete the national exam, students are ready to begin their externship and will receive a certificate of completion for our program.

Upcoming Classes

CALRegional offers day, evening and weekend classes. View full program schedules on the Enroll page.

Speak with an Admissions Specialist

Are you ready to fast-track your career in healthcare? Call our team today for more information on our healthcare training programs or to enroll over the phone.

1 (800) 927-5159