Program: Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant

Program Description: This comprehensive program prepares students for both administrative (front office) and clinical (back office) roles in a medical setting. Training includes medical terminology, patient communication, scheduling, medical records, insurance processing, vital signs, infection control, phlebotomy, EKGs, medication administration, CPR/first aid, and assisting with examinations and procedures. Eligible students have the option to gain real-world experience through externship placements and are prepared to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination. The program is also offered in the evening in a part-time format, completed over two semesters: the Administrative (Front Office) portion is offered in the Fall, and the Clinical (Back Office) portion is offered in the Spring.
Program Duration: 18 Weeks
Program Cost: $2,090.00
Tuition and Fees: $825.00
Books Cost: $505.00
Tools Cost: $350.00
Other Cost: $410.00
Pell Grant: No
Prerequisites:
Must be 18 years or older. Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Achieve minimum CTE (reading score) of 247.
Program Occupations: 31909200 - Medical Assistants
Disabled Student Access: No
Other Language: No
Program Provider: Visalia Adult School
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Program Locations

Location Name Address County
Visalia Adult School 3110 E. Houston Ave., Visalia CA 93292 Tulare County

Program Contacts

Name Location Name Email Phone
Chelse Chavez Visalia Adult School
Contact		 cchavez@vusd.org (559) 730-7655
Martha Ramos Visalia Adult School
Contact		 mramos01@vusd.org (559) 622-3387

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