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UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

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This program is perfect for...

Health care administrators looking to transition into clinical practice
Students looking to start their career in medical assisting
Recent high school graduates starting their career track in allied health care
Allied health professionals

What you can learn.

Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and collecting samples for testing
Perform administrative tasks in a medical office
Using various health information system technologies and medical equipment
Acquire the knowledge necessary to pass various certification exams

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Watch a recording of a recent program information session.

The UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 | (727) 210-2350

How to Apply

This program is set up in a cohort model that begins each fall quarter.
Applications for Fall Quarter 2021 will open February 2021.

Important Dates

June 1: Applications and HESI Exam scores due

June 11-15: Finalists invited for interviews

July 1: Accepted students notified; given until August 1 to pay fall tuition

August 2: Wait-listed students notified; given until August 31 to pay fall tuition

September 21-24: Orientation week (CPR Training, curriculum overview, materials distributed)

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (14)

Information Session (Optional)

UCLA Medical Assistant Program Application Information Session

MED 700

Required Courses

Medical Terminology II

MED X 410.4

Pharmacology for Medical Assistants II

MED X 411.4

Professional Development for Medical Assistants

MED X 412.4

Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions

MED X 410.2

Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants I

MED X 410.3

Externship

MED X 413.1

Medical Terminology I

MED X 410.1

Human Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology I

MED X 411.1

Pharmacology for Medical Assistants I

MED X 411.2

Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants II

MED X 411.3

Human Anatomy/Physiology & Pathophysiology II

MED X 412.1

Phlebotomy

MED X 412.2

Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants III

MED X 412.3

Medical Assisting Exam Review

MED X 413.3

Medical Assistant Program Orientation and CPR

MED X 410.0

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Suggested Prerequisites

High School Diploma

Tuition Assistance, FAQs and more

Tuition for this program is $23,000. However, through our generous scholarship program and donor support, UCLA Health employees may only be responsible for as little as $2,000 in tuition for the program, and non-UCLA Health employees may only be responsible for as little as $5,000.

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Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

75.00

Estimated Program Tuition

23000.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

N/A

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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Financial Aid

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