COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course trains students to assist a physician and work in a laboratory or medical office. Students learn the following content and skills:

• Medical and surgical asepsis
• Assisting with the physical examination of the patient and minor surgical procedures
• Electrocardiography
• Administration of medication by physician order
• Laboratory skills for blood withdrawal, urinalysis, and specimen collection
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures
• Nutrition
• Vital signs
• Introduction to basic anatomy and physiology as well as diseases commonly related to the medical office experience
• Medical terminology
• Medical office administrative skills

After completing the Medical Assistant Training Program along with 120-160 hours of work-related experience, the student will be eligible to take the Medical Assistant certification exam through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). 

Note: All externship placements are within the North Orange County Region. 

TEXTBOOK & SUPPLIES

• Access to the Textbook is included in the course cost – Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (9th Edition),
• Students can choose to purchase the hardcover Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (9th Edition) ISBN-13: 978-1305110700

PAYMENT PLAN

1st Payment – $500 due July 13, 2026
2nd Payment – $1,425 due September 26, 2026
3rd Payment – $1,425 due December 5, 2026

*Full payment required two weeks prior to externship to complete course and receive certificate

PAYMENT METHODS

• Credit/debit card (4% Processing fee applies)
• Cash
• Money order

If you need assistance registering online, please contact us at (714) 502-5904 or studentportal@nocrop.us.

Please Note: Course start is based on student enrollment. If the minimum number of students necessary to operate the course is not met, the course may be either postponed or canceled.