Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Summit College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer medical assistant program.

Summit College (Soka)

1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA

Summit Career College was founded in 1991 and received its ACCET accreditation 1994, which allowed it offer federal financial aid and title IV benefits. Located in Colton, CA, the college opened a second campus in Anaheim, CA  in 2003 which has seen large growth due to the efforts of the faculty and staff.

Academics
Summit Career College offers a total of nine program across the fields of health care, business and industrial services. The programs are of varying lengths and offer a certificate/diploma when completed. Summit Career College prides itself on educational excellence and works closely with students to ensure their future success.

Some programs offered include:

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Welding Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrolling at Summit Career College should contact the school and set up an appointment. If you find a program that suits your needs you will then take an entrance exam. Only the licensed vocational nurse program requires a high school diploma. Once admitted, you will meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss payment and possible financial aid opportunities.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Summit College offers a less than one year certificate program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).