Medical Assistant
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.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Key Skills Taught:
- Professionalism: Performing clinical and administrative duties proficiently
- Patient Care: Fundamental medical assisting skills
- Front Office Management: Essentials of managing medical front offices
- Certification Preparation: Curriculum includes exam readiness
- Medical Knowledge: Introduction to anatomy, physiology, terminology, and anthropology
- Ethics and Whole Person Care: Health care ethics and holistic patient well-being
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of 160 hours at SACHS clinic and local clinics
Program Features:
- Certification readiness for graduates
- Positive outcomes with high retention, job placement, and exam passage rates
- Accreditation by CAAHEP for high educational standards
- Community-focused to meet evolving health care needs
For further details, contact San Manuel Gateway College.
San Manuel Gateway College is a part of Loma Linda University Health, offering an integrated training program where students practice clinical instruction alongside Loma Linda University faculty.
The college provides six- to 18-month health care certificate programs, allowing students to earn entry job skills for future employment. The college offers a range of certificate programs in various health care fields like certified nursing assistant, dialysis tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, and surgical tech.
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