UCSB/UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program
The UCSB/UCLA Health Medical Assistance Program offered through a partnership between UCLA Health, UCLA Extension, and UCSB PaCE, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.
*For the 24-25 academic year, we have secured funding to cover the entire expense of the tuition.
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This program is perfect for
- Healthcare administrative personnel who want to transition into clinical practice
- Students looking to start their career in medical assisting
- Allied health professionals interested in expanding their skill set
- Recent high school graduates starting their career track in allied health care
What you'll 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
Train to be a healthcare professional
Medical assistants play an essential role in providing health care. Some responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering medications, performing administrative tasks, and helping physicians care for patients.
The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered by UCSB PaCE through a partnership with 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.
Our curriculum combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to successfully transition into a career as a Medical Assistant.
Instructors are working nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals working in the medical field. They maintain strong professional ties to respected organizations and are leading healthcare reform at UCLA Health.
Program Highlights
- For the 24-25 academic year, UCLA health has secured donor funding. Accepted students through UCSB PaCE will receive a full scholarship to cover the cost of the entire cost of the tuition.
- This program prepares students for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Certified Medical Assistants (NCMA) exam.
- Curriculum is reviewed and approved by an advisory board comprised of practitioners in the field, industry leaders, UCLA physicians and nurses, and administrators from UCLA academic departments.
- The four quarter program includes 68 units of course work and 200 hours of clinical internship hours.
- A college degree is not required to enter the program.
Mission Statement and Program Goals
UCSB PaCE, UCLA Heath, and UCLA Extension share the mission, vision, and values of the Health System, which are:
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Mission is to deliver leading-edge patient care, research, and education
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Vision is to heal humankind, one patient at a time, by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness.
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Values are to ensure Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery on the work we do daily.
The overarching goal for the UCSB PaCE, UCLA Health, and UCLA Extension Medical Assistant Program is to provide premiere academic and technical training to develop the most highly competent medical assistants who can contribute to healing humankind, one patient at a time, by improving health, alleviating suffering, and delivering acts of kindness to meet the needs of the health care community.
Our leaders established the vision to be the leading-edge educational program for Medical Assistants while providing an opportunity to persons who share these values regardless of financial means.
After Graduation
Certification Exam
Course of study prepares students for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Certified Medical Assistants (NCMA) exam. For information on the exam, visit the National Center for Competency Testing's website.
Career Opportunities
Upon completing the program at UCSB PaCE and passing the NCMA exam, students are encouraged to reach out to UCLA Health as they employ over 500 Medical Assistants. The current starting salary for Medical Assistants at UCLA Health is 13% above the national median. More information on UCLA Health career opportunities.
How to Get Started
Step 1. Apply Now through UCSB PaCE
- This program is set up in a cohort model that begins each fall quarter.
- Learn more about the application process and requirements.
- To start your application, click "Apply Now".
Step 2. Enroll in courses through UCLA Extension
- Through our partnership, courses are offered through UCLA Extension.
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Look through the catalog of courses offered below.
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You will be redirected to UCLA Health's course pages.
Important Dates
- May: Open House TBD - request to receive more information.
- May-July 15th: Application deadline and HESI exam scores due.
- July 15th-31st: Application review.
- August: Notification letter.
- September: Fall 2024 cohort starts.
Pricing
For the 24-25 academic year, for accepted students into the program, we are able to cover the ENTIRE cost of the tuition. Student responsibility fees are not included and non-refundable.
| Cost of Tuition |
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$23,000 - Accepted students will receive donor funding |
Up to $23,000 |
Pay Application & HESI fee ($185) - Non-refundable |
Courses
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| MED X 410.0: Medical Assistant Program Orientation and CPR | 2.5 |  |
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| MED X 410.1: Medical Terminology | 2.5 |
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| MED X 410.3: Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants I | 9.0 | |
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| MED X 411.1: Human Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology I | 4.0 |
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| MED X 411.2: Pharmacology I | 2.5 |
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| MED X 410.4: Medical Terminology II | 2.5 |
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| MED X 411.4: Pharmacology II | 2.5 |
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| MED X 411.3: Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants II | 9.0 |
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| MED X 412.1: Human Anatomy/Physiology & Pathophysiology II | 4.0 |
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| MED X 410.2: Professionals Practices for Medical Assistants | 2.5 |
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| MED X 412.3: Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/Procedures for Medical Assistants III | 9.0 |
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| MED X 412.4: Professional Development for Medical Assistants | 2.5 |
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| MED X 412.2: Phlebotomy | 6.0 |
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| MED X 413.1: Externship | 7.0 |
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| MED X 413.3: Medical Assisting Exam Review | 2.5 |
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