Medical Assisting Program in South San Francisco, CA | Online Classes

About the MA Program in South San Francisco

Launch a successful healthcare career by enrolling in our Medical Assisting (MA) program in South San Francisco, California. Renowned for its modern laboratories, clinical simulations, and student-focused approach, our Medical Assisting program has garnered acclaim across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Why Choose Our Medical Assisting Program?

Comprehensive Training: Our curriculum offers a balanced mix of classroom learning, practical lab exercises, and a supervised externship.
Diverse Skill Development: You’ll gain proficiency in essential tasks like patient history recording, vital sign measurement, and assisting in medical procedures.
Accelerated Learning Path: Complete your education and earn your Medical Assisting diploma in as little as 9 months to help propel you into the healthcare workforce as quickly as possible.

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play an instrumental role in healthcare settings, contributing to patient care and ensuring smooth operations in various facilities like hospitals, medical offices, and outpatient clinics.

Are you ready to step into a fulfilling career as a Medical Assistant? Please fill out our information request form to learn more about our program. Our friendly admissions representatives will help guide you every step of the way.

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What You’ll Learn

The South San Francisco MA program will provide you with the necessary skills to excel as a Medical Assistant. You will learn through a combination of in-class instruction, lab exercises, and a supervised externship. The program will prepare you for work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, medical offices, private homes, and outpatient facilities.

Here, you will develop the skills to perform the following MA tasks:

Recording patient histories
Measuring vital signs
Assisting physicians with examinations
Scheduling patient appointments
Preparing blood samples for laboratory tests
Recording and maintaining medical records
Administering injections and medications as directed by physicians

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Admissions Requirements for the South San Francisco MA Program

If you’d like to enroll in the S. San Francisco Medical Assisting program, our admissions requirements include the following steps:

1 Schedule a career-planning session and admissions interview

2 Submit proof of high school education or equivalent

3 Complete the entrance exam

4 Submit an admissions application and enrollment agreement

5 Complete FAFSA & financial aid interview

6 Submit proof of vaccinations

Medical Assisting Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

By the time you graduate from our MA program, you will have gained vital knowledge and experience to launch a successful Medical Assisting career.

Our MA courses emphasize both administrative and clinical skills. We offer extensive instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical and clinical procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, and special duties common in the field.

Some of our other MA courses include:

Introduction to Medical Assisting & Medical Law
Pharmacology
Medical Administration
Diagnostic Imaging
Patient Assessment
Cardio-Pulmonary
Gastroenterology
Stages of Life: Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, and Geriatrics

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In the end, with the help of Career Services, I ended up getting hired at the first place my resume was sent, and I really enjoyed it.

– Charlene M.

The South San Francisco Campus

Picture a classical building with large, open spaces and lush greenery. Sizeable parking lots are within easy reach of the entire campus. Occupying over 10,000 square feet, the South Francisco campus features a student lounge, campus library, multiple classrooms, skills labs, and computer centers. Our students also have direct access to various administrative teams, including our admissions, financial aid, and career services departments. Additionally, many students benefit from our proximity to Kaiser Permanente and other long-term care facilities.

Comprehensive Training

Through our MA program, you can pursue your career goals without spending years in school. Whether you’re beginning your career or starting a new one, you can complete the MA program in as little as 9 months.

Ideal Location

The proximity of our campus to major healthcare organizations is a tremendous asset for many of our students. For example, two Kaiser facilities are located within minutes of our campus, and multiple long-term care facilities and physicians’ offices are also nearby. Besides its ideal location, our South San Francisco team also fosters a sense of community and commitment for their students. Staff members know each student by name and give them the personalized attention they deserve.

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Beautiful facility. Awesome simulation labs. I feel lucky to have found this program and can't wait to pursue my career in nursing.

– Caitland A.

Campus Location

South San Francisco is a city in San Mateo County, California. Located on the San Francisco Peninsula, the city has several points of interest and recreation. Some well-known landmarks include Sign Hill, Wind Harp, City Hall, and Orange Memorial Park.

South San Francisco Campus

257 Longford Drive #5
South San Francisco, CA 94080

(855) 811-6191

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Situated near the Junipero Serra Freeway, our campus is convenient and accessible. As an educational space, it stands as a landmark of learning and communal growth. Nearby establishments include Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Kaiser Permanente. We are minutes from San Francisco, and you can easily commute from our campus using the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. If you enjoy shopping, Serramonte and Tanforan malls are about a 5-minute drive from our location.

Commonly Asked Questions

Does the South San Francisco campus offer a Medical Assisting program near me?

We welcome students from all around the world to enroll at Unitek College. Most students at our South San Francisco campus are either from the city of South San Francisco or commute from one of the following nearby cities.

We serve Medical Assisting students across all of San Mateo County, California:

How many Medical Assisting programs are offered each year?

On average, we enroll 25 to 30 Medical Assisting students each month.

What do the class schedules typically look like?

In South San Francisco, we enroll on a monthly basis for our Medical Assisting program. These include both 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM start schedules. For more information, please contact our admissions department.

How quickly can I graduate from the Medical Assistant program?

You can graduate from our Medical Assisting program in as little as 9 months.

Accreditation

Unitek College is institutionally accredited by the ACCSC.

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Earn Your Medical Assisting Diploma

About the MA Program in South San Francisco

Get Started

What You’ll Learn

Admissions Requirements for the South San Francisco MA Program

Medical Assisting Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

The South San Francisco Campus

Comprehensive Training

Ideal Location

Campus Location

South San Francisco Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

Accreditation

Get Started

Latest News

The Impact of Technology on Medical Assisting

15 Key Medical Assistant Skills

10 Types of Medical Assistant Specializations

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