The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers extensive back office training to provide support to physicians and direct patient care in a variety of medical settings. Training includes a balance of classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create the best opportunity for student understanding and performance.
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams for licensure.
Learn
Injection Administration
Electrocardiograms
Venipuncture & skin puncture
CPR & first aid
Assisting in minor surgery
Front office procedures
Basic lab tests
Patient education
Taking & recording vital signs
Career Opportunities
A well-trained medical assistant is qualified to work in a variety of medical environments such as medical offices, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, medical supply and equipment sales or insurance billing companies. Graduates can expect to secure positions in a variety of career roles:
Clinical Medical Assistant
Medical Secretary
Occupational Health Assistant
Laboratory Assistant
Locations
SJVC's medical assistant program is available in seven locations across California, including Modesto, Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia and Temecula, making easier for students to find classes near home. Online courses are also available.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam, offered by American Medical Technologists/Allied Health (AMT), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam, offered by the National Center for Competency testing (NCCT). Graduates also earn Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.
Certificate graduates may continue their education at SJVC and earn their Associate of Science degree.
To learn more about SJVC's medical assistant courses, call us at 866-544-7898 or fill out the contact form to the right.
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Free Career Workshop
Join us to learn about the medical field, salary expectations and training requirements. Plus take a tour of our facilities and hear from current students and faculty. Call 866-544-7898 to register.
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Join us to learn about the medical field, salary expectations and training requirements. Plus take a tour of our facilities and hear from current students and faculty. Call 866-544-7898 to register.
