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Programs like this can help with transfer and credit for prior learning—but the receiving school makes the final decision. Before you enroll, confirm transferability with your target registrar in writing.

  • Program includes clinical internship requirements; confirm scheduling and placement details before enrolling.
  • Federal financial aid is not available (per UCLA Extension).
  • Confirm transfer/credit applicability with your target registrar in writing before enrollment.

About this program

Medical assistants support patient care by taking vital signs, assisting with clinical procedures, and handling front-office workflows. UCLA’s program emphasizes hands-on skill development alongside medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, and professional readiness.

Program highlights

  • Four-quarter program with 68 units of coursework and 200 hours of clinical internship experience (per UCLA Extension).
  • Prepares students for the NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam.
  • Instructors include working nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
  • No college degree required to enter the program (per UCLA Extension).

What you'll learn

  • Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and collecting samples for testing.
  • Perform administrative tasks in a medical office and use health information system technologies.
  • Use medical equipment safely and follow legal, ethical, and professional standards.
  • Build readiness for common medical assistant certification exams and job placement.

Outcomes

  • 2019–2023 five-year average exam passage rate: 100% (MAERB 2024 Annual Report Form; per UCLA Extension).
  • 2019–2023 five-year average retention rate: 86.61% (per UCLA Extension).
  • 2019–2023 five-year average job placement rate: 90.80% (per UCLA Extension).

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) (per UCLA Extension).

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