Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Classes
Medical Assistant Certification - Front & Back Office - Revised, Fast Track Program!
Medical Assistants greet patients in medical offices or other medical settings where they help doctors with examinations and treatments. They run routine lab tests such as urinalysis and take vital signs and run EKGs. They may give injections or perform ‘finger sticks’ to draw small amounts of blood if they are properly trained. Assistants may instruct patients about medication and self-treatment. High School Diploma or GED required. All students must pass an English and Math proficiency test. To receive program certification students must complete all classes within a 2-year time frame.
All courses offer a full range of opportunities in preparation for the CCMA or RMA exam.
All courses offer a full range of opportunities in preparation for the CCMA or RMA exam.
FREE Required Information Session for students considering enrolling! Financial Assistance Available!
Instructor: Cheryl McQueen
Cheryl McQueen is a Medical Assistant with over 6 years of experience as a medical assistant and more than 20 years of experience as an educator. She earned her Medical Assistant diploma from National Education Center-Bryman Campus in Gardena, CA, and her BS in Healthcare Administration from University of Phoenix (San Bernardino, CA campus) in 2010. As a medical assistant, Cheryl worked in dermatology, family practice, and OB/GYN. As an educator, Cheryl has worked all over the Inland Empire and is very happy to be in Orange County. Cheryl is currently attending classes at University of San Diego. She has a great passion for education, her students, and her coworkers.
For questions please call 714-842-4227 or email Cheryl McQueen, Program Coordinator at [email protected]
Classes are located at our Main campus: 17231 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
In addition, Medical Assisting Study Lab is offered for practice and reinforcement.
Classes are located at our Main campus: 17231 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
In addition, Medical Assisting Study Lab is offered for practice and reinforcement.
Proof of High School Diploma or GED Required
Program Requirements:
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- FREE Information Session
- Pass CTE Assessment
- Career Readiness
- Start in Medical Terminology!
Students must start their training in Medical Terminology or be enrolled concurrently with another course within the program.
Students are required to purchase scrubs.
Scrub cost: approximately $26 per set. - Medical Assistant
- Electronic Health Records
- Windows Essentials and File Management
- Beginning Word
- Keyboarding Certification (40 wpm minimum)
- BLS - Instructor Led Adult, Child, & Infant CPR with Heartsaver First Aid
Elective:
Externship
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required coursework, and instructor recommendation.
Students must purchase malpractice insurance.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required coursework, and instructor recommendation.
Students must purchase malpractice insurance.
Information Session Schedule:
Medical Assistant
HBAS Gothard Site | (Room C116)
HBAS Gothard Site | (Room C116)
Fridays: 9:00 am -10:00 am and Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Please see Events Calendar.