Accredited Medical Assistant Programs in California
Search all CAAHEP and ABHES-accredited medical assistant programs in California. Accreditation ensures top-tier education and career readiness. Find your perfect match below.
Healthcare Career Center
Medical Assistant
Norwalk, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 27 weeks (about 6.75 months)
- $6,785
- Accredited by ABHES
Loma Linda University Health San Manuel Gateway College
Medical Assistant
San Bernardino, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 6-7 months
- Not available
- Accredited by CAAHEP
Modesto Junior College
Medical Assisting Program
Modesto, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 36 credits (about 12 months)
- $2,800
- Accredited by CAAHEP
Pima Medical Institute
Medical Assistant Certificate Program
San Marcos, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- approximately 9 months
- $18,434
- Accredited by ABHES
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Certified Medical Assistant
Torrance, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 2 semesters (8 months)
- Not available
- Accredited by CAAHEP
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Medical Assisting
Sacramento, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 42 weeks (about 10.5 months)
- $14,508
- Accredited by ABHES
Glendale Career College
Medical Assistant
Glendale, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 43 weeks (about 10.75 months)
- $17,976
- Accredited by ABHES
Glendale Career College
Medical Assistant
Bakersfield, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 40 weeks (about 10 months)
- $18,491
- Accredited by ABHES
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assistant Program
Sacramento, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 8 months or 30 weeks
- $14,445
- Accredited by ABHES
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program
Sacramento, California
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Diploma
Class format
Hybrid
- 13 months
- $26,331
- Accredited by ABHES
Pasadena City College
Medical Assisting
Pasadena, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 11 months for full-time enrollment, 24 months for part-time enrollment
- $1,840
- Accredited by CAAHEP
Valley College of Medical Careers
Medical Assistant
West Hills, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 860 hours/39 weeks (about 7 months)
- $15,410
- Accredited by ABHES
City College of San Francisco
Medical Assisting
San Francisco, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 3 semesters
- Not available
- Accredited by CAAHEP
UCLA Health
UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program
Los Angeles, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 4 quarters (about 16 months)
- Not available
- Accredited by CAAHEP
Pima Medical Institute
Medical Assistant Certificate Program
Chula Vista, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- approximately 9 months
- $18,434
- Accredited by ABHES
Regan Career Institute
A.A.S Degree in Medical Assisting Program
El Monte, California
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Associate
Class format
Hybrid
- 50-75 weeks
- $17,800
- Accredited by ABHES
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program
Van Nuys, California
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Diploma
Class format
Hybrid
- 13 months
- $26,331
- Accredited by ABHES
Integrity College of Health
Medical Assisting
Pasadena, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 34 weeks (about 8.5 months)
- Not available
- Accredited by ABHES
Homestead Schools, Inc.
Medical Assistant Program
Torrance, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 720 hours (about 24 months)
- $17,851
- Accredited by ABHES
Los Angeles Career College
Medical Assistant Program
Northridge, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 6 months
- $11,000
- Accredited by ABHES
Medical Career College of Northern California
Medical Assistant
Roseville, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 39 weeks (about 9.75 months)
- $16,208
- Accredited by ABHES
Charter College
Certificate in Medical Assistant
Oxnard, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 10 months
- $21,120
- Accredited by ABHES
Angeles College
Medical Clinical Assistant Certificate Program
City of Industry, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 900 clock hours
- $12,150
- Accredited by ABHES
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Medical Assistant
Riverside, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 9 months
- $17,995
- Accredited by ABHES
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Agape College of Business and Science
Medical Assistant
Fresno, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 10 months
- $8,528
- Accredited by ABHES
Cosumnes River College
Medical Assisting Program
Sacramento, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 2 semesters (about 8 months)
- Not available
- Accredited by CAAHEP
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
X-ray Technician with Medical Assistant Skills Program
Concord, California
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Diploma
Class format
Hybrid
- 13 months
- $26,331
- Accredited by ABHES
Medical Career College
Medical Assistant Program
Fremont, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 6 months (AM class), 7 months (PM class)
- $9,423
- Accredited by ABHES
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assistant Program
Concord, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 8 months
- $14,445
- Accredited by ABHES
Regan Career Institute
Medical Assistant Program
El Monte, California
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Certificate
Class format
In Person
- 9 – 13 months
- $14,000
- Accredited by ABHES
North-West College-San Diego
Medical Assistant
San Diego, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 40 weeks (about 10 months)
- $18,491
- Accredited by ABHES
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Medical Assistant
Santa Ana, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 9 months
- $17,995
- Accredited by ABHES
Charter College
A.A.S. in Medical Assistant
Oxnard, California
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Associate
Class format
Hybrid
- 7 months
- $20,550
- Accredited by ABHES
Premiere Career College
Medical Assisting
Irwindale, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 8-9 months
- $6,800
- Accredited by ABHES
American Career College
Medical Assistant Program
Los Angeles, California
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Diploma
Class format
Hybrid
- 9 months
- $21,410
- Accredited by ABHES
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assistant Program
Modesto, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 8 months
- $14,445
- Accredited by ABHES
Casa Loma College
Medical Assistant
Sherman Oaks, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 32 weeks (about 8 months)
- $16,835
- Accredited by ABHES
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Medical Assistant Program
Fresno, California
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Certificate
Class format
Hybrid
- 8 months
- $14,445
- Accredited by ABHES
National Career College
Medical Assistant Program
Panorama City, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 8 months
- Not available
- Accredited by ABHES
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Medical Assistant
Huntington Park, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 9 months
- $17,995
- Accredited by ABHES
American Career College
Medical Assistant
Ontario, California
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Diploma
Class format
Hybrid
- 36 weeks (about 9 months)
- $21,410
- Accredited by ABHES
American Career College
Medical Assistant Program
Anaheim, California
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Diploma
Class format
Hybrid
- 9 months
- $21,410
- Accredited by ABHES
Galaxy Medical College
Medical Assistant
North Hollywood, California
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Diploma
Class format
In Person
- 49 weeks (about 12.25 months)
- $16,085
- Accredited by ABHES
How much do medical assistants make in California?
The median salary for medical assistants in California is $46690 per year or $22.45 per hour.
What are the licensing or training requirements for medical assistants in California?
Medical assistants must receive training from a licensed professional before performing technical tasks. Specific procedures, like injections, require additional training and competency demonstration. Certification is not mandatory but recommended.
