Program Length
36 Weeks
Approximately 9 Months
Medical Assistant Training Program
Become a Medical Assistant in California
Start your healthcare career with ACHT’s Medical Assistant Training Program. Learn clinical and administrative skills through hands-on labs, instructor-led training, and real healthcare experience.
- 36
- Weeks to complete
- 3
- California campuses
- Monthly
- New class starts
Start Your Healthcare Career
Request free program information, tuition details, and upcoming class start dates.
ABHES Accredited Institution
36 Weeks Training
Hands-On Clinical Labs
Externship Experience
Program Snapshot
Everything You Need To Know At A Glance
A focused, career-ready Medical Assistant program designed to prepare students for entry-level healthcare positions.
Training Format
Hybrid Learning
+ In-Person Labs
Campuses
Riverside
Santa Ana
Huntington Park
Credential
Medical Assistant Diploma
New classes start monthly
Inside The Classroom
See How ACHT Trains Future Medical Assistants
Explore the classroom environment, instructors, and hands-on training experience students receive at ACHT. Our Medical Assistant instructors are experienced healthcare professionals who teach the same clinical and administrative procedures used in physician offices and clinics across California.
- Instructor-led clinical demonstrations
- Small, supportive lab groups
- Equipment used in real medical offices
About The Program
Medical Assistant Training Designed For Real Healthcare Careers
ACHT prepares students with the clinical and administrative skills needed for entry-level Medical Assistant positions in healthcare environments.
Clinical Skills
- Vital signs
- Patient preparation
- Phlebotomy basics
- EKG basics
- Infection control
Administrative Skills
- Scheduling
- Medical records
- Patient communication
- HIPAA
- Medical office procedures
Medical Assistants are one of the most in-demand entry-level healthcare roles in California. The ACHT program blends online coursework with in-person laboratory practice so you build confidence with patients, procedures, and medical office workflow before you ever step into an externship site.
Video Gallery
Medical Assistant Program Video Gallery
See the instructors, labs, and student training experience that make up the ACHT Medical Assistant program.
Meet The Medical Assistant Instructor
Hear directly from an ACHT Riverside Medical Assistant instructor about how students are trained.
Medical Assistant Student Training Experience
Follow students through a typical training day inside the ACHT Riverside campus labs.
Hands-On Medical Assistant Practice
Watch students practice clinical procedures and patient care skills step by step.
Hands-On Training
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Curriculum
Learn Medical Assistant Skills From Day One
Training at ACHT is practical from your very first weeks. You learn a procedure, watch an instructor demonstrate it, then perform it yourself in a supervised campus lab until it feels natural.
Clinical procedures
Patient care
Laboratory skills
Medical office workflow
What You Will Learn
Your Path From Student To Medical Assistant
A structured 36-week sequence that moves from foundations to clinical practice to real workplace experience.
- 01
Medical Terminology & Anatomy
Build the vocabulary and body-systems foundation used in every clinical setting.
- 02
Clinical Procedures
Vital signs, patient preparation, injections, EKG basics, and infection control.
- 03
Administrative Medical Office Skills
Scheduling, medical records, HIPAA compliance, insurance basics, and patient communication.
- 04
Laboratory Training
Phlebotomy basics, specimen handling, and laboratory safety procedures.
- 05
Externship Experience
Apply everything you learned in a supervised, real healthcare environment.
Externship
Gain Real Healthcare Experience Before Graduation
Students complete an externship in a healthcare environment to practice their skills with real workflows and patient interactions. It is the bridge between the classroom and your first Medical Assistant position — and often the moment students realize they are ready.
Real healthcare setting
Supervised experience
Resume-building practice
Career confidence
Career Opportunities
Where Medical Assistants Can Work
Medical Assistants work across California's outpatient healthcare system in both clinical and administrative roles.
Physician Offices
Support providers with patient intake, vitals, and charting.
Clinics
Assist with clinical procedures and daily patient flow.
Outpatient Centers
Prepare patients and rooms for scheduled procedures.
Healthcare Facilities
Handle records, scheduling, and administrative workflow.
Is This Program Right For You?
Built For Students At Every Stage
If you want a healthcare career without spending years in school, the Medical Assistant program is a practical first step.
Career Changers
Start a new healthcare career.
Working Adults
Flexible hybrid training options.
Recent Graduates
Build practical healthcare skills.
Busy Students
Training designed around your schedule.
Admission Requirements
How To Start Your Medical Assistant Journey
Enrollment is straightforward, and our admissions team guides you through every step.
Request Free Information
Complete the form and receive program details and tuition information.
Speak With Admissions
An advisor answers your questions and reviews start dates.
Schedule Campus Tour
Visit the labs and meet instructors at your preferred campus.
Begin Training
Enroll and start your Medical Assistant training.
Requirement: High School Diploma or GED required for enrollment.
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& Aid
Tuition, Financial Aid & Payment Options
Cost should never be the reason you delay a healthcare career. Our financial aid team helps qualified students understand every available option.
FAFSA guidance
Step-by-step help completing your federal aid application.
Financial aid options
Grants and loan options for those who qualify.
Payment planning
Manageable payment plans built around your budget.
Veteran benefits
Support for veterans and eligible dependents.
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Financial Aid Options
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Community Comments
Questions & Experiences From Our Community
Questions from prospective students and experiences shared about our Medical Assistant Program.
Hey! I’ve been looking into different medical assistant schools in California and found your program. It looks really interesting. I was wondering—do you guys offer hands-on training or an externship as part of the program? Also, how flexible is the schedule if I’m working part-time? Appreciate any info, thanks!
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Just wanted to share—I’ve been in the Medical Assistant Program for a couple of weeks now, and the hands-on labs are amazing! The instructors actually remember your name, and the schedule is flexible enough to balance with my part-time job. Really glad I chose this program.
I was searching for a medical assistant program near me and honestly this is one of the few schools that actually explains the hands-on training and real clinical experience clearly. Definitely looks more career-focused than a lot of other MA programs I checked out.
I was really nervous about balancing school with my family, but the hybrid format here made it actually doable. The online portion is super straightforward, and the in-person clinical training gave me the confidence I needed for drawing blood and taking vitals.
Campus Locations
Three California Campuses
Train close to home with in-person labs at the campus that works best for you.
Riverside Campus
11801 Pierce St., Suite 100Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 729-5320 Schedule TourSanta Ana Campus
1840 E. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92705 (949) 429-0180 Schedule TourHuntington Park Campus
6420 Pacific Blvd., Suite 200Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 585-9000 Schedule TourFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions prospective Medical Assistant students ask most.
The ACHT Medical
Assistant program is 36 weeks long, approximately 9 months, including your externship
experience.
Yes. ACHT is an
ABHES-accredited institution, meaning our programs, faculty, and student outcomes are
reviewed against recognized health education standards.
Yes. The program
combines online coursework with required in-person laboratory sessions at your campus,
so you get flexibility plus real hands-on practice.
Absolutely. Clinical
skills such as vital signs, patient preparation, phlebotomy basics, EKG basics, and
infection control are practiced in supervised campus labs.
Yes. Students complete
an externship in a real healthcare setting where they apply their skills with actual
workflows and patient interactions.
Financial aid is
available to those who qualify. Our team provides FAFSA guidance, payment planning, and
information on veteran benefits.
You learn clinical
skills (vital signs, patient preparation, phlebotomy basics, EKG basics, infection
control) and administrative skills (scheduling, medical records, patient communication,
HIPAA, medical office procedures).