At Unitek College in Ontario, your journey into healthcare begins with a career-focused education built for your success. Our Medical Assisting program is designed to help you develop the clinical and administrative skills today’s medical settings depend on through hands-on learning that mirrors real medical offices, along with a supervised externship that provides valuable real-world experience. You’ll gain the confidence and practical training needed to support patient care and keep healthcare teams running smoothly while also preparing to sit for nationally recognized certification exams. Students typically attend on-campus training two days per week, with morning, afternoon, or evening options available depending on location and cohort size. With new start dates offered twice each month at Unitek College campuses, you can begin your training sooner and stay on track toward your goals. With an accelerated format that can be completed in as little as nine months, plus dedicated career development support including resume guidance, mock interviews, and job search strategies, you can move forward into a meaningful healthcare role with confidence and momentum.
HYBRID LEARNING
Learn through a flexible blend of online coursework and hands-on lab training, helping you build real-world skills while balancing school and life.
9-MONTH ACCELERATED PROGRAM
Complete your training in as little as nine months and take the next step toward a fast-moving, in-demand healthcare career.
CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING
Career Services supports graduates with job search guidance, employer connections, and interview preparation.
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What you'll learn.
Medical Assistants are essential members of today’s healthcare teams, combining technical skill with compassion to support patients and providers alike. In the Medical Assisting program at Unitek College in Ontario, California, you’ll be prepared to step confidently into this vital role through hands-on learning and guided instruction. The program equips you with the practical knowledge needed to support both patient care and medical office operations, helping you build confidence in the everyday responsibilities you’ll encounter as a Medical Assistant.
Perform patient intake and accurately record vital signs as a first point of care.
Safely administer medications and perform essential hands-on clinical procedures
Conduct EKGs and collect, handle, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
Maintain a safe and sterile clinical environment by following proper safety protocols.
Manage patient flow by updating digital charts and coordinating admissions or lab services.
Support daily medical office operations, including supply management and prescription processing.
Handle medical billing, insurance processing, and basic bookkeeping with confidence.
Admissions Requirements for the Ontario MA Program
Follow these simple steps to start your path toward training to become a Medical Assistant.
Meet with admissions (virtual or in person)
Begin enrollment process
Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED
Complete FAFSA and financial aid appointment
Complete entrance assessments
Start classes
Curriculum Overview
The Medical Assisting program at Unitek College in Ontario is designed to help you move into a healthcare career without spending years in school. In as little as nine months, you can gain the skills, confidence, and clinical experience needed to succeed in today’s medical settings. Our dynamic approach blends professional instruction with hands-on learning, ensuring you’re prepared for the wide scope of Medical Assisting responsibilities. Through immersive labs and a supervised externship, you’ll receive meaningful feedback and practical experience that help you grow into a capable, job-ready healthcare professional.
Our MA courses cover many topics including but not limited to:
First aid, emergencies, behavior in acute situations
I began the Medical Assisting program in 2024, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. I was able to gain plenty of hands-on experience and developed great connections in my time being here. If I could take the program over again I would in a heartbeat. They assisted me along my journey to stabilizing a job in the field!
Alexa V.Unitek College of Nursing Graduate
The Ontario Campus
Established in 2025, the Unitek College Ontario campus offers a Medical Assisting program for aspiring healthcare professionals. Inside, students benefit from well-equipped classrooms, hands-on skills labs, and dedicated administrative offices designed to support academic progress and personal success. The campus fosters an active, collaborative atmosphere where Medical Assisting students are encouraged to engage with peers, build connections, and grow together as future healthcare professionals. Beyond campus, the surrounding Ontario area provides everyday conveniences and access to a wide range of cultural and recreational options. As part of a vibrant and growing city, Ontario offers museums, nightlife, diverse dining, and outdoor activities, creating an appealing backdrop for students pursuing a career in healthcare.
Online Learning
Reinforce your hands-on training through flexible online coursework designed to support your understanding of key medical concepts and the reasoning behind clinical procedures. Using digital textbooks and interactive learning tools, you’ll complete assignments that complement your lab experience, allowing you to maximize time practicing skills on campus while maintaining the flexibility to balance school with work and personal responsibilities.
Skills Labs
Train in hands-on environments designed to reflect real medical office settings, where classroom instruction and skills training take place in the same space so you can immediately apply what you learn. You’ll work with industry-standard equipment and task trainers, including EKG machines, phlebotomy stations, injection arms, infant manikins, wound care simulators, autoclaves, and centrifuges, helping you build confidence and develop the practical skills needed to perform essential patient care tasks in real healthcare environments.
Campus Location
Situated near major freeways including I-10, I-15, and State Route 60, the Ontario campus offers convenient access for students commuting from across the Inland Empire. Its central location near Ontario International Airport places students within reach of a wide range of healthcare facilities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The surrounding area includes shopping, dining, and outdoor destinations such as Ontario Mills, Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, and nearby healthcare employers, creating a well-connected setting that supports both daily life and hands-on career preparation.
The Medical Assisting program at our Ontario campus can be completed in as little as nine months, helping you move into the healthcare field sooner while building essential clinical and administrative skills.
Tuition varies depending on your start date and enrollment details. Your Admissions Representative will walk you through tuition, estimated costs, and available financial aid options before you enroll, so you can make an informed decision.
Students who qualify may have access to federal grants, student loans, scholarships, and flexible payment plans. Our Financial Aid team is here to help you explore available options and find a plan that works for your situation.
It’s best to complete your FAFSA as early as possible, ideally before your program begins. Applying early can help ensure timely access to available funding.
Yes. Graduates may be eligible to pursue professional certification exams such as the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
No state-issued license is required to work as a Medical Assistant in California. However, many employers prefer or require certification, which is why some students choose to pursue national credentials to strengthen their job prospects.
The Ontario campus serves students from across the Inland Empire, including Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Upland, Chino, Pomona, Riverside, San Bernardino, and nearby communities.
Yes. Students complete a supervised externship at a local healthcare facility, giving you clinical experience and the chance to build professional connections in the region.
Students have access to academic support, faculty guidance, financial counseling, and career services designed to help you stay supported from enrollment through graduation.
Career Services may assist with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies to help you pursue entry-level Medical Assistant roles after completing the program.
The Medical Assisting program at our Ontario campus can be completed in as little as nine months, helping you move into the healthcare field sooner while building essential clinical and administrative skills.
Tuition varies depending on your start date and enrollment details. Your Admissions Representative will walk you through tuition, estimated costs, and available financial aid options before you enroll, so you can make an informed decision.
Students who qualify may have access to federal grants, student loans, scholarships, and flexible payment plans. Our Financial Aid team is here to help you explore available options and find a plan that works for your situation.
It’s best to complete your FAFSA as early as possible, ideally before your program begins. Applying early can help ensure timely access to available funding.
Yes. Graduates may be eligible to pursue professional certification exams such as the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
No state-issued license is required to work as a Medical Assistant in California. However, many employers prefer or require certification, which is why some students choose to pursue national credentials to strengthen their job prospects.
The Ontario campus serves students from across the Inland Empire, including Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Upland, Chino, Pomona, Riverside, San Bernardino, and nearby communities.
Yes. Students complete a supervised externship at a local healthcare facility, giving you clinical experience and the chance to build professional connections in the region.
Students have access to academic support, faculty guidance, financial counseling, and career services designed to help you stay supported from enrollment through graduation.
Career Services may assist with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies to help you pursue entry-level Medical Assistant roles after completing the program.
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.