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How to Become a Medical Assistant

Have you always wanted to work in the medical field? Has helping others been your dream? Well, you need not look any further: a career in Medical Assisting may be the answer. Medical Assistants are considered the heartbeat of the medical team; they function as members of the health care delivery team and perform a variety of administrative and clinical procedures. National Career College has a Medical Assistant training program in Los Angeles that will help you obtain the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare you for an entry-level position as a medical assistant.

 

What does a Medical Assistant do?

Our Medical Assistant programs in Los Angeles provide instruction in both administrative and clinical procedures. You will be learning:

  • About front and back office procedures
  • Preparing a patient to see the doctor
  • Taking vital signs
  • Running routine laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • and more.

Accredited, Proven Curriculum, Thriving Graduates: Our accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and our comprehensive curriculum, developed with direct input from healthcare professionals, underline our commitment to real-world relevance and quality education. Our success stories speak for themselves, with numerous NCC graduates now excelling in the healthcare sector, thanks to the skills and knowledge gained in our Medical Assistant program.

NCC offers several financing options, including federal grants, state grants, and loans, to help students cover the costs of their education.

Our Career Services department is dedicated to supporting graduates in their career journeys by offering assistance with resume building, job leads, interview preparation, and effective networking strategies.

The Medical Assistant Diploma program is designed to be completed in 8 months (34.5 Weeks with Externship) and offers both morning, afternoon, and night classes to accommodate different schedules.

This includes:

  • Classroom instruction.
  • Hands-on lab experience.
  • An externship to provide comprehensive training in both clinical and administrative skills.

More About the Medical Assistant Program

NCC’s Medical Assistant program offers flexible morning, afternoon, or evening classes, catering to students with busy schedules. This ensures you can balance education with work or family commitments seamlessly.

Our program is designed for beginners, starting with basic courses and progressing to hands-on lab training and an externship in real healthcare settings. This practical approach prepares you for the workforce, regardless of your starting point.

Our program is your gateway to positions in top healthcare facilities across Los Angeles and beyond, where the skills you acquire at NCC will help you advance and thrive in a variety of roles, ensuring job satisfaction and stability in a growing field.

 

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Medical Assistant program are prepared for entry-level positions in various healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, private practices, and outpatient facilities. Roles may include Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, and more, with opportunities for advancement in the healthcare field.

Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) examination offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Embarking on a career as a Medical Assistant with NCC promises more than just a job;


It offers a lifetime of opportunities in a field that makes real differences in people’s lives.

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