The Medical Assistant Certificate Program prepares graduates to perform administrative and clinical duties under physician direction. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and billing and coding for insurance. Clinical duties include recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications. The program requires a 160-hour unpaid supervised practicum. Graduates are eligible for the CMA exam (AAMA) or RMA exam (AMT). Accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of MAERB. All MA courses require a minimum grade of C+ (77%).