Medical Assistant
Healthcare Career Center
Norwalk, California
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
27 weeks (about 6.75 months)
Program Cost
$6,785
total
Sources
The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assistant Program at Healthcare Career Center in Norwalk, CA provides training in essential skills for aspiring medical assistants, including patient care, administrative tasks, and basic medical procedures.
Key Skills Taught:
- Answering phone calls and scheduling patient appointments
- Preparing and filing patient records
- Assisting doctors with patient examinations
- Performing vital signs and basic laboratory procedures
- Administering medications as ordered
- Preparing patients for exams and procedures
Program Features:
- Classes offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Program duration: 27 weeks
- Requirements: 18 years or older, high school diploma or equivalent, successful interview with the admission committee
- Externship requirements: Negative PPD test or chest X-Ray report, complete physical examination report, proof of immunization
For enrollment or further details, reach out to Healthcare Career Center at 562-868-0946.
Key Skills Taught:
- Answering phone calls and scheduling patient appointments
- Preparing and filing patient records
- Assisting doctors with patient examinations
- Performing vital signs and basic laboratory procedures
- Administering medications as ordered
- Preparing patients for exams and procedures
Program Features:
- Classes offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Program duration: 27 weeks
- Requirements: 18 years or older, high school diploma or equivalent, successful interview with the admission committee
- Externship requirements: Negative PPD test or chest X-Ray report, complete physical examination report, proof of immunization
For enrollment or further details, reach out to Healthcare Career Center at 562-868-0946.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
The Healthcare Career Center is a resource dedicated to connecting health care employers with top talent in all disciplines. It provides various services to assist individuals in their job search process, including personalized career coaching, resume preparation, and interview strategies. The center also hosts workshops and events to facilitate career planning and exploration.
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