003344 Medical Assistant/Front & Back Office
Simi Institute for Careers and Education · Simi Valley, CA
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
- Cost
- $1,800
- Length
- 20 weeks
- People enrolled
- 172
This program provides in-person instruction only.
What happened to people who took this
- Finished the program
- 75%Based on 172 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 36%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $10,920A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
The job this trains for
No regional figures for this program's city
Simi Valley is not one of the metropolitan or rural areas California names when it publishes wages and openings. A neighbouring area's figures would look exactly like a correct answer, so none are shown and the statewide figures stand alone. About half of California's programs are in this position.
Medical Assistants
- Typical pay in California
- $50,918per year
- Projected openings
- 175,850
- Projected change
- +22.7%
- Usually needs
- Postsecondary non-degree award
Program details
Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. This course prepares students to work in medical offices and clinics and emphasizes clinical skills including taking vital signs, diagnostic testing (venipuncture, urinalysis, EKG, injections, etc.), therapeutic interventions, elementary instruction in medical insurance billing and coding as well as medical office administration and management. HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and Dept. of Health and Human Services statutes are taught. This course emphasizes medical terminology. The first class meeting will include a brief overview of course expectations and a reading comprehension test will be given for assessment. Required textbooks, supplies, CPR certification, and uniforms are included in tuition.Students with disabilities seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact our SICE counselors for assistance PRIOR to the start of your educational program.
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