Medical Assistant (MA)

This nine-month program prepares students to perform both clinical and administrative tasks in healthcare settings, which include taking patient vitals, preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records and billing. Students will also learn clinical skills, such as injections, various procedures, and wound care. Career pathways include continuing your education to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse or a Physician Assistant.

Common Workplaces for MAs:

• Physician Offices
• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Outpatient Care Centers
• Public & Community Health Settings

Medical Assistant Requirements 

• Classes held Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:45-9:10 pm (Fall Semester)
• Externship component: times/days will vary (Spring Semester) 
• Extership componet is unpaid, daytime, hands-on, work experience. Externship will consist of assignment at a medical provider site for 16 hours weekly (Two 8 hour days, M-F). 
• Current CPR for health care provider or professional rescuer certificate.
•  Physical exam
• Current  TB
• Proof of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, TDaP, COVID-19, Seasonal Flu)

The application process is now closed for the Fall 2026 cohort. Please check back for details on the Fall 2027 cohort.                                      

Student Program Advisor: Mari Lopez Manzo at 805-898-8121 or email mmanzolopez@pipeline.sbcc.edu