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Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
at San Mateo Adult and Career Education
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Training for an exciting and rewarding career as a Clinical Medical Assistant has never been easier! In today’s busy medical practices, Clinical Medical Assistants are vital members of the medical team. Students will train to assist the physician in providing quality patient care. Students will learn to obtain patient vital signs, assist with minor medical procedures, perform simple laboratory tests, give injections, perform venipuncture (phlebotomy), administer medications, and more. Health industry needs & salary information:
- 28% growth in California between 2014-2024
- Median wage for medical assistants in California $42,990
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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$30,390
$38,270
$51,710
$14.61
$18.4
$24.86
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- A High School Diploma (or Equivalency) is required to register for this training.
- Proof of COVID vaccination is also required.
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