Medical Assistant Training, Certificate of Completion

Issued by Santa Barbara City College

The Medical Assistant Training Program consists of three courses (MA IA, MA IB, and MA II). These courses include content related to front office administrative duties, back office clinical duties, and job readiness skills of a Medical Assistant. The program prepares students to work as entry-level medical assistants in medical offices or clinics.

Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Medical Assistant IA: Administrative and Clinical Skills Part 1| AHV NC005 First of a two-part course that prepares students for entry-level Medical Assisting. The Administrative (Front Office) component includes HIPAA including legal regulations, medical records, patient reception, and appointment scheduling. Clinical (Back Office) instruction includes infection control, vital signs, diagnostic tests, assisting with primary/family and specialties (surgery, OB/GYN, and pediatrics).
Medical Assistant 1B: Administrative and Clinical Skills Part Two|AHV NC006 Second of a two-part course that prepares students to work as entry-level Medical Assistants. The Administrative (Front Office) component includes HIPAA and other legal regulations, medical records, patient reception, and appointment scheduling. Clinical (Back Office) instruction includes infection control, vital signs, diagnostic tests, and assisting with primary/family and specialties (surgery, OB/GYN, and pediatrics).
Medical Assistant II: Job Readiness & Field Work |AHV NC007 This 160-hour course provides job readiness skills and hands-on experience as Medical Assistants in local medical clinics and offices. Under supervision, students will perform administrative and clinical procedures within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice, preparing them for future employment. Eligibility requires successful completion of Medical Assistant IA and IB