Learn the skills.Earn the job.Build a careerthat lasts.

Become a medical assistant in as little as 5 months, with small hands-on classes in Gardena. Mornings, full days, or evenings.

Pick the schedule that fits your life

92% of our 2024 Medical Assistant graduates are working in the field.*

*13 of 14 graduates, Medical Assistant program only, per the 2024 School Performance Fact Sheet. Employment is not guaranteed.

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Two programs, one career. Here is how they differ.

Both programs prepare you to work as a medical assistant. The difference is scope and schedule. Not sure which fits? Send the form without choosing and an advisor will walk you through it.

Clinical Medical AssistantClinical skills, fastest path Medical Assistant, daysFront office and clinical Medical Assistant, eveningsFront office and clinical
Length About 5 months440 clock hours 6 months720 clock hours 8 months720 clock hours
Schedule Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Live online Mon to Thu, hands-on labs on campus Fridays Mon to Thu, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.In person on campus Mon to Fri, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.Hybrid, part online and part on campus
What you learn Vital signs, blood draws, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, patient care Everything clinical, plus scheduling, records, and front office work Same curriculum as the day program
Externship 80 supervised hours 160 supervised hours 160 supervised hours
Exam it prepares you for NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)One exam attempt included NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
Tuition $3,995 paid upfrontOr $4,250 on a 16-month plan: $250 down, then $250 a month. Books, uniform, supplies, and the CCMA exam included. $6,000 paid upfrontBooks and registration included. Or $7,000 on a 20-month interest-free plan. A loan option through a tuition financing partner is also available. $6,000 paid upfrontBooks and registration included. Or $7,000 on a 20-month interest-free plan. A loan option through a tuition financing partner is also available.
Choose Clinical MA Choose MA days Choose MA evenings

Both programs award an MHCC Certificate of Completion. Certification is awarded by the NHA or NCCT after you pass their exam, not by MHCC. Loan option subject to approval; interest applies.

The person patients see first, and remember

Medical assistants keep a clinic running. You are the one who takes the vitals, preps the room, and makes a nervous patient feel looked after before the provider walks in.

Get the numbers right

Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen. Providers make decisions from what you record, so you learn to take vitals accurately every time.

Do the clinical work

Blood draws, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection. Real procedures, practiced on real equipment until your hands know them.

Steady the patient

People walk in worried. Explaining what happens next in plain language is part of the job, and it is the part patients remember.

Gloved hands adjusting a digital vital signs monitor showing a blood pressure reading beside a hospital bed.
Accurate vitals are the first skill you master, and the one you use every shift.
A medical assistant in teal scrubs takes a seated patient's blood pressure with a manual cuff.

Live instructors. Real equipment. Hands-on from week one.

Every class is taught live, whether you are on campus or joining online. Lab days happen in our Gardena clinical classroom, with exam tables, blood draw chairs, an EKG machine, and an instructor close enough to correct your technique.

  • Vital signs, patient intake, and rooming
  • Venipuncture, injections, and specimen handling
  • 12-lead EKG placement
  • Infection control, safety, and HIPAA
  • Front office skills: scheduling, records, and insurance basics (Medical Assistant program)
  • A supervised externship at an approved clinical site

Not a mill. Not a warehouse. An actual education.

Small classes

Labs are capped at 16 students, so you get repetitions and real-time corrections instead of a seat in the back.

A real clinical classroom

Exam tables, blood draw chairs, an autoclave, an EKG machine, and an AED. You practice on the equipment you will use at work.

Instructors from the field

Our medical assistant faculty bring decades of clinical experience and teach the job the way it is done in a working clinic.

Career Services, start to finish

Resume help, mock interviews, an externship placement, and job search support after you graduate, at no extra cost.

If this sounds like you, you are in the right place.

Most of our students were not in healthcare a year ago. They were closing shifts, covering for coworkers, and waiting for next week's schedule.

  • You want work that matters, with hours you can plan around.
  • You want a skill that belongs to you, wherever you go.
  • You have not been in a classroom in years and feel a little nervous.
  • You cannot step away for a four-year degree.
  • You need a schedule that works around your job or your kids.
  • You want the numbers to make sense before you commit.
An instructor demonstrating a clinical skill to a small group of adult students in a training lab.

Straight answers

Which program should I choose?

If you want the fastest path and can make weekday mornings work, Clinical Medical Assistant takes about 5 months and focuses on clinical skills. If you want the broader role, including front office work, the Medical Assistant program takes 6 months in person during the day or 8 months in the evening. Still unsure? Send the form without choosing a program and an advisor will help you weigh it.

Am I too old for this?

No. Our programs are built for working adults, and most of our students are in their twenties and thirties, coming from retail, food service, or office work. You will not be the oldest person in the room.

How much does it cost, and are there payment plans?

Clinical Medical Assistant is $3,995 paid upfront, or $4,250 on a 16-month plan with $250 down and $250 a month. The Medical Assistant program is $6,000 paid upfront, or $7,000 on a 20-month interest-free plan. Both prices include books and registration, so paying upfront saves you $1,000. A loan option through a tuition financing partner is also available. MHCC students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Do I need a high school diploma or GED?

Not to enroll in either program. To sit for the certification exam afterward, though, both the NHA (CCMA exam) and NCCT (NCMA exam) require a high school diploma or equivalent. If you do not have one yet, tell your advisor and they will help you plan the order of steps.

Can I keep working while I train?

That is why there are three schedules. The evening Medical Assistant program runs 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Clinical Medical Assistant classes end at 12:30 p.m. Tell your advisor what your week looks like and they will tell you honestly which option fits.

Will I get a job when I finish?

Career Services supports you with resumes, interview practice, externship placement, and job search help. 92% of our 2024 Medical Assistant graduates are working in the field. Employment is not guaranteed, and the job search after graduation is yours to drive, with our support.

Wear the scrubs. Earn the respect.

Classes are small on purpose, so seats are limited. Send your details and an advisor will tell you where the next start date stands for each program.

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