Program Overview

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

The Clinical Medical Assistant program is a comprehensive certificate program designed to prepare learners to assist physicians with the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. The program trains students to assist physicians and gain the skills needed to support patient care and perform essential clinical tasks.

Program Overview

The program covers various topics, including:

• Preparing patients for examination and treatment
• Routine laboratory procedures
• Pharmacology
• Taking and documenting vital signs
• Technical aspects of phlebotomy
• The 12-lead EKG
• The cardiac life cycle

Program Formats

The program is offered in two separate delivery formats:

• Hybrid online format: This format combines asynchronous online curriculum with live online Zoom lectures and seven in-person hands-on lab session classes held on campus.
• Fully online program: This self-paced program does not meet live or in person, and students have access to materials online to complete the program at their own pace.

Program Outline

The program outline includes:

• Introduction to Medical Assisting
• The Clinical Environment
• Diagnostic Testing in the Medical Office
• Assisting with Medications and IV Therapy
• Assisting with Medical Specialties
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Assisting with Surgeries
• Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology and The 12-Lead Electrocardiography
• Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing
• Lab Skills
• Clinical Externship

Instructors

The instructors for the program are industry professionals with working knowledge and experience in the local field. They have at least 7 years of practical work experience and formal teaching and/or field training experience.

Enrollment Requirements

The program is a non-credit, certificate program with no application requirements. Students must have a high school diploma to enroll.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the enrollment requirements for this program? Are there any prerequisites?
  • This is a non-credit, certificate program. There are no application requirements. You must have a high school diploma.
• Do I have to be a CSULB student to take this course?
  • No, you do not need to be a matriculated student to register for the course.
• Are there financial aid or payment plan options available?
  • Unfortunately, we do not offer financial aid or payment plans for this course. Full payment is due prior to the first day of class.
• Is this course available online?
  • Yes, this program offers two formats: a 100% online, self-paced version; and a hybrid version combining asynchronous online curriculum with live Zoom lectures and several in-person lab sessions.
• Does the registration fee include textbooks?
  • Yes. Textbooks are included with the tuition.
• Is there an externship available with this course?
  • Yes, an externship is available.
• Does this course provide assistance for any job placement opportunities?
  • We do not assist with job placement upon successful completion of the course. Although we will forward any job opportunities that are sent to us from various companies, we cannot secure or guarantee employment for our students.
• How often is this course offered?
  • We offer this course during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
• Is my high school diploma from another country valid?
  • Yes, we accept high school diplomas from countries outside the U.S.
• Is there a required dress code?
  • No, there is no required dress code.