Associate in Science (AS) Medical Assisting

Course Overview This two-year Associate in Science Degree program provides comprehensive training for a career as a Medical Assistant, combining rigorous academic coursework with extensive hands-on clinical experience. The curriculum is meticulously aligned with national credentialing standards to ensure graduates are highly competitive and immediately ready to excel in the workplace. Students benefit from invaluable real-world experience through externships with leading healthcare partners and train on cutting-edge equipment in a state-of-the-art simulation lab. Key Program Highlights Hands-on training in a state-of-the-art skills lab featuring high-tech patient simulators Curriculum aligned with national credentialing standards for competitive readiness Externship placements with premier healthcare employers like Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente Industry-informed curriculum shaped by employer partnerships to ensure relevance Earn an Associate in Science Degree with integrated clinical work experience