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Students who complete their training satisfactorily are prepared to hold positions as a medical assistant, medical receptionist, or office manager in an outpatient clinic, medical office, or health center. Students learn to draw blood, give injections, take electrocardiograms, and assist the physician, as well as manage the financialand administrative areas of the office or clinic.  \nDEGREE: The Medical Assisting Program offers an Associate Degree and a Certificate of Achievement. The certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355- 113th Street N, Suite 7709, Seminole, Florida 33775,  \n[www. caahep.org](www. caahep.org), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) . Students are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants' Certification Exam upon graduation.  \nPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  \n• Strongly recommended for success in the program: ENGL 88 or ESL 186 or placement in ESL  \n188 or readiness for college-level English.  \n• Recommended Prep: successful completion of Math 70, 80 or higher.  \n• Introduction to Health Care by Students must complete HCT 61 their second semester.  \n• Required Cost:  \nBooks, $1,200.00 (over 4  \nsemesters)  \nScrub and lab coat, $50.00 CPR and First Aid Card, $25.00 Nametag, $6.00  \nPhlebotomy exam, $125.00  \n• Recommended:  \nWatch with second hand  \nStethoscope  \nRecommended shoes  \n• Certification preparation for: CMA [ AAMA ] Exam  \nNHA CCMA Exam  \nRMA Exam  \nADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  \n18 years of age minimum  \nREQUIRED FOR WORK EXPERIENCE:  \n• Physical exam, negative TB test or chest x-ray, and proof of immunization  \n• Nametag for work experience  \n• Valid CPR card and first aid card (CCSF offers EMT 14 Adv. First Aid and BLS course)  \nSTUDENT SERVICES  \n(415)561-1835  \nNEW CREDIT STUDENTS: Fill out a CCSF credit application at Credit Admission or call 415-239-3285  \nRETURNING STUDENTS: Have attended CCSF before as a credit student but have not enrolled in courses for 2 consecutive semesters (Spring & Fall) or more, reapply (update your personal information) at Credit Admissions. If you have only been away for one semester, you are considered a Continuing Student.  \nTUITION: (subject to change without prior notice)  \n• Go to \"Tuition & Fees Office\" or call 415-239-3522  \n• California residents: $46 per unit  \n• Nonresidents: $455 per unit ($46 per unit + $409 nonresident tuition)  \n• $27 Student Health Fee ($22 in Summer)  \n• Additional cost: books, supplies, uniforms, equipment, certification, etc.  \nFINANCIAL AID  \n• Go to “Financial Aid Office” or call 415-239-3577  \n• “Free City” program: free tuition to CCSF for eligible San Francisco residents. See  \n[www.ccsf.edu/freecity](www.ccsf.edu/freecity)  \nFor more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other post-secondary institutions, please go to  \n[https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/)   \nAll applicants should join a ZOOM orientation meeting.  \nORIENTATION DATES Wednesday, 6 – 7:30pm  \nSept 16, 2026  \nOct 21, 2026  \nNov 18, 2026  \nDec 16, 2026  \n[https://ccsf-edu.zoom.us/j/88161285124](https://ccsf-edu.zoom.us/j/88161285124)  \nFOR PROGRAM INFO: For questions regarding the Medical Assisting Program, please contact Dory Rincon at 415-561-1821 [or](or drincon@ccsf.edu. For an)[ ](or drincon@ccsf.edu. For an)[drincon@ccsf.edu](or drincon@ccsf.edu. For an)[. For an](or drincon@ccsf.edu. For an)[ ](or drincon@ccsf.edu. For an)[informational packet](informational packet), please call 415-561-1813 or visit our web site at  [https://www.ccsf.edu/degrees](https://www.ccsf.edu/degrees","cbCailYHnx8QLdAF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailYHnx8QLdAF","pdf",155706,"English","# Program Overview\n## Degree Options\n## Program Requirements\n## Admission Requirements\n## Student Services and Contacts\n## Tuition and Financial Aid\n## Orientation Dates and Application Steps\n## Required Courses for the Major (AS Degree)","[{\"question\":\"What training does the Medical Assisting program provide?\",\"answer\":\"Students receive both clinical and administrative training, including drawing blood, giving injections, taking electrocardiograms, assisting the physician, and managing financial and administrative office or clinic tasks.\"},{\"question\":\"What degree options are available in the Medical Assisting program?\",\"answer\":\"The program offers an Associate Degree and a Certificate of Achievement. 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