Programs

Medical Assistant / Technician

The Medical Assisting Program at CICD prepares students for employment as a Clinical or Administrative Medical Assistant in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. The rules of conduct and operations have changed drastically after the Covid-19 pandemic

Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) or National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) examinations offered by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Students are also qualified to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant Exam (CCMA) through the California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA), including Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Step 1 : Earn a High School Diploma

Need a high school diploma to gain admittance into CICD’s Medical Assistance Program.

Step 2 : Complete a Medical Assisting Certificate Program

    Administrative and Clinical Certificate
    Clinical Certificate
    Administrative Certificate

Step 3 : Obtain a Job as a Medical Assistant

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment of medical Assistant

Step 4 : Consider Career Advancement Opportunities

After gaining work experience, you could consider becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a Registered Nurse. According to the California Department of Labor & Economic Growth,

Medical Assistant / Technician

The Medical Assisting Program at CICD prepares students for employment as a Clinical or Administrative Medical Assistant in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. The rules of conduct and operations have changed drastically after the Covid-19 pandemic

Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) or National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) examinations offered by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Students are also qualified to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant Exam (CCMA) through the California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA), including Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Step 1 : Earn a High School Diploma

Need a high school diploma to gain admittance into CICD’s Medical Assistance Program.

Step 2 : Complete a Medical Assisting Certificate Program

    Administrative and Clinical Certificate
    Clinical Certificate
    Administrative Certificate

Step 3 : Obtain a Job as a Medical Assistant

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment of medical Assistant

Step 4 : Consider Career Advancement Opportunities

After gaining work experience, you could consider becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a Registered Nurse. According to the California Department of Labor & Economic Growth,