Careers In Healthcare

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!  We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Class!

Acceptance into the program is determined through your application, an interview, and a passing score on the CASAS Reading exam.

To apply for the Glenn Adult Medical Assistant Program, you may pick up an Application Packet at our Willows or Orland campus, or print off an Application Packet by clicking the link below

The Glenn Medical Assistant course is designed to meet for 360 hours classroom plus 180 to 200 hours clinical experience, and will provide students with the necessary entry-level skills required for employment in doctor's offices and clinics.  The Medical Assistant course is taught by a Credentialed Educator, who is trained and works in the medical field.

Medical Assistants help physicians by doing tasks to assist in the treatment and examination of patients. They provide for the efficient operation of a doctor's office.  After completing the medical assisting core-curriculum, students are placed in non-paid clinical internships to practice and improve their skills.

The course areas of study include: Vital Signs, Infection Control, Reception, Back and Front Office Management, Insurance Billing, Record Keeping, Aseptic Procedures, Examination of Patients, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Communication Skills, and Laboratory Procedures. In addition, our students have practice providing 10 injections and have had supervised training in blood draws.  Our Medical Assistants take the Certified Medical Assistant Exam, with statewide certification.

This is a 9-month program that will provide students with the necessary entry-level skills required for employment in doctor’s offices and clinics. Includes non-paid clinical internship. An application and interview are required.

Pre-requisite Course:

Medical Terminology

Este es una programa de 9 meses que proporcionará a los estudiantes las habilidades básicas necesarias para trabajar en consultorios médicos y clínicas. Incluye pasantía clínica no remunerada.Curso de requisito previo:

Terminología medica

MA PROGRAM Course Fees:  $6500