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Associate of Medical Assisting

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): 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
Or age 18 or older
Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 95
PTE 45)
Passport copy and financial proof. No SAT/ACT and no minimum GPA published. Source: https://intl.4cd.edu/admissions

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (final IGCSE/O Level results, GED); applicants must be 18 or high school graduates (minimum age 16 and a graduate)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
Cambridge 160

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,728 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Pablo campus
Faculty or school	Health + Wellness
Department	Department of Medical Assisting
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.