Become a Medical
Assistant
in 40 Weeks
Earn your Medical Assistant diploma at California Career Institute and launch a healthcare career at our campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles.
- 40 weeks, hybrid
- OC and LA campuses
- Financial aid eligible
- No healthcare experience needed
What makes CCI different
Why choose CCI for your Medical Assistant program
Every detail of our Medical Assistant program is designed around how students train, learn, build confidence, and prepare to launch Medical careers in California.
Accredited, BPPE-approved School
California Career Institute is approved by the California BPPE and accredited by ACCET, with a diploma curriculum built around real front and back-office medical assistant and medical billing skills.
Flexible admission options
CCI’s Medical Assistant program now offers rolling enrollment with new class start dates every month. Apply anytime and take the first step toward a career as a Medical Assistant.
Hybrid format built for real life
Online theory paired with hands-on skills labs and a 200-hour supervised externship at an approved healthcare facility.
Campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles
Train at our Anaheim or Hawthorne location, with externship placements at local clinics and healthcare facilities.
Financial Aid Options for Those Who Qualify
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify.
Graduate in 40 weeks
Complete all seven core modules, professional development, and your externship in under a year.
Why CCI
Built on 20+ years of allied health training experience
For more than two decades, CCI graduates have served hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and medical offices throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Across our healthcare programs, we bring that same career-focused approach through hands-on training, experienced faculty, and real-world externship or clinical experiences designed to help students prepare for the workplace.
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Why medical assisting
Why medical assisting is more than a job
As a medical assistant, you'll be the front line of patient care, supporting physicians with clinical and administrative work that keeps a medical office running. It's accessible, hands-on work with strong demand and a clear path to certification and career growth.
Duties &
Responsibilities
As a medical assistant, you'll support physicians with both clinical and administrative tasks, acting as an essential point of contact between patients and the care team.
Work
Settings
Medical assistants are commonly employed in physician offices, hospitals, and outpatient care centers, with additional opportunities in clinics, urgent care, and specialty practices.
Clinical
Education
This is where classroom knowledge becomes clinical habit. Students complete a 200-hour supervised externship at an approved healthcare facility, evaluated at 100- and 200-hour intervals.
What You'll
Learn
Students complete seven core modules plus a professional development module, building the clinical and administrative skills needed for entry-level medical assisting.
Who this program is built for
Three paths into medical assisting
First step into healthcare
Start a healthcare career without a four-year degree. Ability-to-Benefit admission is even available if you haven't finished high school or a GED.
Career changers
Leaving retail, hospitality, or office work? Hybrid scheduling makes it possible to retrain in 40 weeks without putting your life on pause.
CNAs and healthcare support staff
Already working as a CNA or in patient care? Build broader clinical and administrative skills that open doors to LVN or RN pathways.
Day in the life
A career that keeps you close to patient care
Support physicians, take vital signs, and help run the front and back office of a medical practice, in a role that's often the fastest entry point into a healthcare career across Orange County and Los Angeles.
Tuition and financial aid
Financial Aid Options
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify. Our admissions and financial aid teams will help you build a personalized plan that fits your situation.
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Frequently asked
Common questions
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Clinical Education
Medical Assistant Externship Experience
CCI's Medical Assistant program includes clinical externship placements.
Clinical Readiness
Students build the technical skills and professional habits expected in a medical office setting.
Patient Care and Safety
Externship reinforces vital signs, specimen collection, and clear patient communication.
Front and Back Office Workflow
Students strengthen insurance, billing, and recordkeeping skills alongside clinical duties.
Documentation and Professional Practice
Students practice clear communication, accurate documentation, and professional conduct within the healthcare setting.
Externship schedules, settings, and learning activities may vary.
Locations
Medical Assistant Program Locations in Southern California
CCI offers the Medical Assistant program at its Anaheim and Hawthorne campuses. Campus availability and scheduling may vary by cohort.
Accreditation and Approvals
