4-Month San Diego Medical Assistant Certification Program

Earn your medical assistant certification online in San Diego

Stepful’s San Diego Medical Assistant program is designed for those looking to take the next step in their careers by becoming a certified medical assistant in California.

Our online program prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcareer Association and perform all the duties of medical assistants, including both those in the front office as well as working with patients.

Our San Diego Medical Assistant classes take 4 months to complete and cover all essential topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare systems, phlebotomy, EKG, patient care coordination, and much more.

The Stepful staff is here to support you at every stage of the journey. From career preparedness to help finding an in-person externship*, we're here to help you launch your career in healthcare.

^{*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.}

4 months of online training

80 clinical hours

NHA National Certification Prep

87%

CCMA Certification Pass Rate

+10 Points Above the National Average

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Stepful's San Diego Medical Assistant Program FAQs

What is Stepful?

Stepful provides online training for healthcare professions. We are on a mission to create economic opportunity for 1 million job seekers in healthcare.
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What is included in Stepful’s San Diego Medical Assistant Program tuition?

Our tuition includes access to the online learning platform, instructor-led Zoom classes, clinical sessions, NHA certification exam prep, dedicated 1:1 coaching, and career services. You don't need to purchase any textbooks or extra materials to succeed at Stepful.

What is the refund policy?

Students may drop out within the first two weeks of class and get a full tuition refund. Feel free to attend class to get a sense if this program is right for you. Please note the $59 enrollment fee to secure your spot in class is not refundable.

What tuition payment options are available?

Students have the option to pay upfront or in installments with a flexible payment plan. Stepful offers partial scholarships. Reach out to our admissions team for more information.

What are the requirements to enroll in your medical assistant program?

All you need is a copy of your high school or GED diploma and a stable internet connection for our course. That's all you need to learn the skills required to succeed as a medical assistant and get your medical assistant certification online.

What medical assistant certifications do you prepare me for?

Our Medical Assistant course prepares you to test for your National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification online or in person. We make it easy to get your medical assistant certification online through our cohort-based classes.

Is the program online or in-person?

The medical assistant program is 100% online. The medical assistant program is followed by an optional, in-person unpaid internship. Stepful has partnerships with clinics across the nation and will do its best to find a clinic in a convenient location for the student in California.

Do you help graduates find a job?

We help graduates who successfully complete our online Medical Assistant program, pass the National Healthcareer Association certificate exam, and complete their externship hours find healthcare jobs in their local communities to start their Medical Assistant careers.

Where can I learn more about a medical assistant career?

We cover a ton of medical assistant career topics over on our blog. Check out our medical assistant posts here to learn more!

Do you have a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)?

Yes! We are partnered with the NHA. All our graduates are eligible to take the NHA certifications once they successfully complete the program.

FAQs About Being a Medical Assistant in San Diego

What is the average salary for medical assistants in San Diego?

The average salary for medical assistants in San Diego is $46,850 per year or $22.52 per hour.

How do medical assistant salaries in San Diego stack up to other cities in California?

The median medical assistant salary in California is $46,690. Medical assistants in San Diego make about the same than that at $46,850.

What is the job outlook for medical assistants in San Diego?

Medical assistant jobs are projected to grow by 14% from 2023 to 2033 nationwide. This is much higher than the national average of 3% and other healthcare support occupations of 11%.

What are the education requirements for medical assistants in California?

There are no strict education requirements for medical assistants in California besides having a high school diploma or GED.

Do I need a license to work as a medical assistant in California?

California has no medical assistant license or certification requirements.

What do medical assistants do?

Medical assistants perform a range of clinical and administrative duties to help healthcare facilities and the patients they see.

Examples of clinical duties include taking patient vitals, preparing patients for procedures, collecting blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis, and recording patient information in an electronic health record.

Examples of administrative duties include scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, assisting with billing and insurance, maintaining patient records, and directing patients to their exam rooms.

Are there restrictions on what a medical assistant can do in California?

California requires specific training hours to be met for a medical assistant who administers any medications. This training includes 10 hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; and 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation.

What’s the difference between a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

Both of these are medical assistant certifications that are well-respected by employers. The main difference is the organization that offers the certification. In addition, CCMAs are typically trained more on clinical responsibilities compared to CMAs.

Where can a medical assistant work in San Diego?

Medical assistants in San Diego typically work in doctor’s offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and other healthcare facilities. Nationally, around 58% of medical assistants work in the offices of physicians, while 15% work in hospitals.

What are the typical hours of a medical assistant?

Medical assistants typically work during normal work hours while the doctors office or other healthcare facility is open for patients. Most medical assistants in San Diego work five, 8-hour shifts per day.

San Diego Medical Assistant Certification Program

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4-Month Online San Diego Medical Assistant Program

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Medical Assistant Salary: How Much MAs Make Hourly & Annually

Medical Assistant Externship: What It Is & How To Find One

Medical Assistant Externship: What It Is & How To Find One

Stepful's San Diego Medical Assistant Program FAQs

What is Stepful?

What is included in Stepful’s San Diego Medical Assistant Program tuition?

What is the refund policy?

What tuition payment options are available?

What are the requirements to enroll in your medical assistant program?

What medical assistant certifications do you prepare me for?

Is the program online or in-person?

Do you help graduates find a job?

Where can I learn more about a medical assistant career?

Do you have a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)?

FAQs About Being a Medical Assistant in San Diego

What is the average salary for medical assistants in San Diego?

How do medical assistant salaries in San Diego stack up to other cities in California?

What is the job outlook for medical assistants in San Diego?

What are the education requirements for medical assistants in California?

Do I need a license to work as a medical assistant in California?

What do medical assistants do?

Are there restrictions on what a medical assistant can do in California?

What’s the difference between a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)?

Where can a medical assistant work in San Diego?

What are the typical hours of a medical assistant?

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