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Diploma of Medical Assisting

San Mateo County Community College District - Cañada College

Redwood City, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A 66-credit on-campus associate degree combining clinical and administrative medical office skills.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply foundational knowledge of Medical Assisting
Practise health and life sciences
Evidence-based practice
Communication and ethical decision-making
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Medical assistant in physicians' offices
Acute care hospitals
Outpatient and ambulatory care
Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
CMA (AAMA)
CCMA
RMA and NCMA credentials
Transfer to bachelor's

Curriculum

Sixty-six credits: 36 major-related and 30 general education over five semesters. Study covers billing and coding
Clinical lab procedures
Phlebotomy
EKGs
Pharmacology
Anatomy
Medical records
Law and terminology
First aid and CPR. A 160-hour internship and a semester-long clinical practicum are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent (age 16 or older; under 18 need proof of graduation and a Minor Consent Form); transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank statement showing at least 32
500 USD; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (applicants must be at least 16; under 18 need proof of graduation); official academic transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank verification of at least 32,500 USD for the first year

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 56
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,584 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Cañada College
Faculty or school	_
Department	Medical Assisting
Teaching language	English
Credit value	35
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; international eligibility varies by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.