If you’re passionate about starting a rewarding career in healthcare, our Medical Assisting program at Integrity College of Health is the perfect opportunity for you. In just 34 weeks, this program is designed to equip you with essential clinical and administrative skills, preparing you to excel as a medical assistant.
At Integrity College of Health in Pasadena, our Medical Assisting program is tailored to prepare students for success in the rapidly expanding healthcare industry. Medical Assistants play a vital role, handling essential administrative and clinical tasks that support doctors and medical practices.
In just 34 weeks, our program offers comprehensive training, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in both clinical and administrative roles. Guided by experienced instructors, students gain invaluable hands-on experience through a Clinical Experience component, ensuring they’re ready to thrive in the real world.
Students in the Medical Assisting program learn:
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Medical Assisting diploma, and CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Red Cross.
Medical Assistants hold jobs in hospitals, physician’s offices, private medical clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Program Overview
Length of Program: 34 weeks morning/afternoon or 42 weeks evening classes
Semester Credit Hours: 35.5
Total Clock Hours: 780 (Classroom: 620 – Externship: 160)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Prerequisites: Must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the entrance exam.
If you do not have a high school diploma, we offer the Eligible Career Pathway Programs (ECPP). Students will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma while being concurrently enrolled in an eligible ECPP program.
Click HERE for more information.
Medical assistants play a key role in healthcare by performing both clinical and administrative tasks, like taking vital signs, assisting with exams, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records. Depending on the setting, they may also draw blood, give injections, or support insurance processing. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced career that offers flexibility and room to grow.
Integrity College of Health’s Medical Assisting program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 42 weeks (evening program).
Integrity College of Health’s Medical Assisting program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of Integrity College of Health’s Medical Assisting graduates go to work in clinics, doctors’ offices, medical groups, surgery centers, and specialty clinics such as pediatrics, oncology, and neurology. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In Integrity College of Health’s Medical Assisting program, you’ll gain real-world skills to work in both the front and back office of a medical facility. From taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams to managing medical records and insurance forms. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion, Medical Assisting diploma, and CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – Integrity College of Health offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 626-808-0215 to contact our admissions team.
