Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Cuesta 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.

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Cuesta College

11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA

Individuals looking to jump start their career can take advantage of all the opportunities that Cuesta College offers.  The school offers outstanding degree programs in technology. These programs include Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Electronics and Electrical Technology, and Welding. In just two years, students will be ready to start a career in the field of their choice and increase their earning potential. Your education is an investment that will continue to payoff over and over again.

Cuesta College has a storied history which goes back to the 1960s. It has educated students at different types of instructional sites. Through the years, Cuesta has taught in Cambria, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Shandon, Paso Robles, Templeton, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo. The cost of tuition is very affordable. Full time California residents pay a low rate of $1,196 per semester.

Cuesta College is eager to help students with the task of finding ways to pay for college. The school works with students from diverse backgrounds to make paying for college possible for everyone.

The college offers many outstanding distance education programs for the working adult. These courses place more responsibility on the learner and require them to use independent study skills.

Cuesta College can help you transfer to a four-year university after completing your associate’s degree. Cuesta has partnered with Columbia College, Cal State Tech, Brandman University, and the University of La Verne.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cuesta College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $30310

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