Medical Assistant (MA)
Poway Adult School is offering a NEW three-part Medical Assistant (MA) course designed to prepare students for a successful career as a Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants provide essential administrative and technical services under the direct supervision of licensed medical practitioner. The curriculum covers both theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for direct patient care including basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, phlebotomy, medical technology and essential hands on clinical skills. Certification is not required to begin working as an MA, but graduates may be eligible to sit for one of the State approved certification exams. For more details about the State certification exam, visit the Medical Board of California. This course is taught by a Certified Medical Assistant and Credentialed Instructor.
Program Structure
- Medical Assistant 1 (Administrative Emphasis) – 12 weeks
May 7, 2025 – August 2, 2025 - Medical Assistant 2 (Clinical Emphasis) – 16 weeks
August 11, 2025 – December 6, 2025 (More details to follow) - Medical Assistant 3 (160-hour Externship – Required) (More details to follow)
📌 Completion of a single course does not qualify students to work as a Medical Assistant; all three courses are required.
Medical Assistant 1: Starts May 7, 2025
This is the first course in a three-part series. It introduces administrative and basic clinical skills, including:
✔ Electronic medical records, & administrative duties
✔ Medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy & physiology and infection control
✔ Taking patient vital signs, administering injections & vaccines, collecting specimens for lab and assisting the physician
How to Enroll
To register, attendance at a FREE Information Session is required.
Sessions cover program details, tuition, scholarships, payment plans, and enrollment steps. Our team will be available to answer questions.
Information Session Dates (Online via Zoom):
📌 Register in advance for a mandatory information session here or call Poway Adult School to reserve your seat at (858) 668-4024.
Class Schedule for Medical Assistant 1 (May 7 – August 2, 2025)
Monday & Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Online via Zoom)
📌 Mandatory First Class (In-Person): Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Address: Del Norte High School, Room P-116, 16601 Nighthawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127
Saturday (Lab): 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Address: Del Norte High School, Room P-116, 16601 Nighthawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92127
Tuition & Fees
Additional Fees (~$200+) include:
- Medical exam, vaccinations
- TB tests CPR/BLS training
- Closed-toe athletic shoes
- Down Payment: $374.75
- 3 Additional Payments: $374.75 each
- To enroll in a payment plan, call (858) 668-4024.
Scholarships Available (Details shared in info sessions)
Student Requirements
✔ Live Scan Background Check
✔ Social Security Card & Matching ID
✔ Physical Exam, TB Test & Vaccine History
✔ CPR/BLS Certification
✔ Laptop, Zoom & Stable Internet (Laptops available for checkout)
📌 A detailed Student Requirement Checklist will be sent before the course begins.
Attendance and Completion Requirements
- Full attendance is mandatory
- Minimum passing grade: 75%
Drops and Refund Policy
- 100% refund before the first class
- 75% refund (minus books) if dropped within the first 4 class sessions
- No refunds after the 4th session
Overview of Certification and Training Agencies
Link Medical Board of CA (click here)