Medical Assistant Program

Fresno City College Medical Assistant-Clinician Program prepares students for employment in a medical facility such as a physician's office, clinic, surgery center, or hospital. Medical Assistants assist the physician with patient examinations, diagnosis and treatment.

Degrees 

  • Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting (F.2120.AS)

Certificates

  • Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement (F.2120.CA)

Act Now

  1. Register for available Medical Assisting classes. 
  2. Meet with an Allied Health counselor.
  3. Complete necessary program requirements.

Courses and Information

Check our Catalog for recommended sequence of courses.  For upcoming classes, view out Schedule of Classes.

Medical assisting classes are available in a variety of formats including in person, hybrid and online options. MA 1 and MA 2 are typically taken prior to taking classes that include lab components with hands-on skill development. MA 4, 5, 6A and 6B are offered in a cohort model - students enroll in all four classes in one semester. Students complete the program with MA-19, a work experience course.

Meet with a counselor for more information.