Los Angeles Career College is offering an exciting opportunity for those interested in beginning a new career as a Certified Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant Training course will prepare you to successfully pass the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam and directly enter the field of medical assisting. The program includes a well-blended mix of classroom, audio-visual presentation and hands-on experience at local doctors’ offices.
Medical Assistant
$2,499.00
- Official Test Center
- Accredited by NHA and NCCT
- Blended Learning Format online and on compass
- Job Placement
Our Benefits
- Financial Assistance Available
- Job Placement
- Stress-Free Learning
- Short Training Program
Program Snapshot
- Four month program
- Hybrid Course
- Nationally Accredited
- Great Job Outlook
$2,499.00
- 100% Online
- Accredited by NHA and NCCT
- Blended Learning Format online and on compass
- Job Placement
Our Benefits
- Financial Assistance Available
- Job Placement
- Stress-Free Learning
- Short Training Program
Program Snapshot
- Four month program
- Hybrid Course
- Nationally Accredited
- Great Job Outlook
Program Length and Duration
Los Angeles Career College with Clinical Externship program includes 510 hours of curriculum plus a 130-hour clinical externship for a total of 640 hours and is designed to be completed in 4 months of full-time study. However, the online format allows you to study on your own schedule and at your own pace, so your enrollment includes 12 months of program access to ensure that you have the time you need to complete your training.
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Los Angeles Career College’s Medical Assistant Program is designed to help you prepare for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Upon completion of the program you will be eligible to work in a medical office, clinic, HMO or other healthcare settings.
Externship Program
Los Angeles Career College has partnerships with local doctor’s offices to help you fulfill your externship requirements. The externship program offers the chance for students to gain experience in medical assistance that will make them more employable. Students will complete their externship before they graduate—smoothing the transition from classroom to workplace and helping to cement the skills they’re learning in the training program with hands-on experience.
Certification and Licensure
Program graduates are eligible to take the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) test through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) to become Certified Medical Assistants.
NHA CCMA Exam details:
- 150-question test (30 – pre-test questions)
- 3 hours to complete
- Can be taken at the LACC or at a PSI Testing Center near you
- May be administered online or on paper
NCCT NCMA details:
- 150-question test (15 – unscored questions)
- 3 hours to complete
- Can be taken at the LACC or at a PSI Testing Center near you
- May be administered on paper
- 100% Online
- Accredited by NHA and NCCT
- Blended Learning Format online and on compass
- Job Placement
- Financial Assistance Available
- Job Placement
- Stress-Free Learning
- Short Training Program
- Four month program
- Hybrid Course
- Nationally Accredited
- Great Job Outlook
Frequently asked questions
Medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. They are responsible for performing physician support services that help ensure medical facilities run smoothly. Medical assistants may work in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity, and may even be asked to perform more specialized tasks.
- A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- No felony or misdemeanor related to the sale of drugs. Traffic violations and any other issues must be cleared up before the externship. This is the sole responsibility of each student
- A history of vaccinations is periodically required to work in the externship
- Commitment to the rigorous 14-week course schedule
Medical assistant jobs have a great outlook in the coming years. ... Aside from certification, you can stand out in the job market as a medical assistant by learning additional skills that employers value: Proficiency with electronic health records is important for many health facilities.
Los Angeles Career College with Clinical Externship program includes 510 hours of curriculum plus a 130-hour clinical externship for a total of 640 hours and is designed to be completed in 4 months of full-time study. However, the online format allows you to study on your own schedule and at your own pace, so your enrollment includes 12 months of program access to ensure that you have the time you need to complete your training.
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Number of Jobs, 2016
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Job Outlook 2016 – 2026
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Average Median Pay CA
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Average Hourly Rate CA
Occupational Outlook
Job Outlook – Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.