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Projections of Employment

According to O*net Online the number of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for the Medical Assistant are expected to increase by 20 percent, or 14,000 jobs between 2020-2030.
 

What Medical Assistant Do:

Medical Assistants greet patients in medical offices or other medical settings where they help doctors with examinations and treatments. They run routine lab tests such as urinalysis and blood counts. They may take blood pressure readings and take temperatures. They may give injections or perform ‘finger sticks’ to draw small amounts of blood if they are properly trained. Assistants may instruct patients about medication and self-treatment. They prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and sterilize and arrange instruments and equipment used in treatment and diagnosis. They check office and lab supplies and keep the waiting, consulting, and examination rooms neat and orderly.
 
Medical Assistants deal with patients from many cultures. To obtain information for the doctor, Medical Assistants need the ability to put patients at ease and get them to talk freely. This is especially important with patients who are reluctant to discuss their reason for seeing the doctor and those with limited English-speaking skills.
 
“I chose EGACE because I saw what it did for my sister.  The school was affordable and short term and liked the staff.”

Jaskirat P.
Medical Assistant Graduate
Applications are now being accepted. Space is limited

EGACE's Medical Assistant Program Information

Medical Assistant 2024-25 School Year Schedule

Monday-Friday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
 
Fullt time in Person
 
Program hours: 856 (696 classroom + 160 Externship)
 
22 weeks
 
Now offering start dates monthly.  
August 5, 2024
September 6, 2024
October 14, 2024
November 8, 2024
December 6, 2024
January 24, 2025
March 3, 2025
April 4, 2025
May 9, 2025
May 30, 2025
July 21, 2025
 
Call our office to inquire about our next start date. 916-686-7724
 

Program Courses

1.   Workforce Development 8.   Minor Surgeries
2.   Introduction to Medical Terminology 9.   Nutrition
3.   Introduciton to Medical Assisting Core 10. Medical Office Emergencies
4.   Laboratory Procedures 11.  Patient Education
5.   Pharmacology 12.  Administrative Assistant
6.   Administration of Medication 13.  Externship
7.   Exam Room Procedures 14.  Career Planning & NCCT MA Test Prep

Program Outcomes

Graduation Rate 93%
Passing rate on Industry Certification Exam 80%
Placement rate (field of study) 86%

Labor Market Information

 Annual Wages for 2018  Low
(25th percentile)
 Median
(50th percentile)
 High
(75th percentile)
California  $18.87 $22.45  $28.49

Where Could this Job Lead

With additional training a Medical Assistant can become a licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse.
 

Program Requirements

  • You must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
  • You must pass both a reading and math placement exam.
  • You must successfully pass the Introduction to Medical Terminology course with a grade of  85% or higher.

Funding Questions

Financial assistance may be available to qualified individuals through the Sacramento Works Job Center as funds are available, for Job Centers near you, click here. Through the newtwork of Job Centers, Sacramento Works can provide job seekers a variety of services that fit their needs.
 
If you are a client of the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance or the State Department of Rehabilitation you should inquire with your counselor about whether you qualify for financial assistance.
 
EGACE’s CTI program currently does not accept FASFA or Pell Grants.

Are your ready to start? Next steps

Call (916) 686-7724 or email cti-info@egusd.net to discuss the program, and schedule assessment, and intake orientation.
 
EGACE-CTI Office Location:
9362 Elk Grove-Florin Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624

FAQ

Become a Medical Assistant

Become a Medical Assistant

The EGACE’s Medical Assistant program is 22 weeks program and trains graduates in all of the basic training required to work in a doctor’s office.
 
 
$5000.00, includes all textbooks, materials, a set of scrubs, immunization,
one NCCT Certificate exam, and First Aid and BLS/First Aid training.
 
Students are responsible for understanding the EGACE refund policy, CTI Refund Policy.
Medical students class photo