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Medical Assisting

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The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Upon completion of the Certificate in Medical Assisting, students may take the CMA certification exam administered by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

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Learn about applying to the program, answers to frequently asked questions, and more.

Medical Assisting Department

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Scholarships

Apply for scholarships for Medical Assisting students:

  • CRC Methodist Hospital of Sacramento ($500)
  • CRC Meg and Frank Zbierski ($500)
  • CRC McConnell Family ($400)
  • CRC Biology Faculty ($500)
  • Sutters Scholars Program ($500)

Applications open spring semester.

Scholarships

Career Education

This major is part of CRC's Career Education (CE) Program. Request assistance from Career Education by dropping us a line!

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