Medical Assisting (MA) Program in Ontario, California

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    About the Medical Assisting Program in Ontario
    At Unitek College in Ontario, your journey into healthcare begins with a career-focused education built for your success. Our Medical Assisting program is designed to help you develop the clinical and administrative skills today’s medical settings depend on through hands-on learning that mirrors real medical offices, along with a supervised externship that provides valuable real-world experience. You’ll gain the confidence and practical training needed to support patient care and keep healthcare teams running smoothly while also preparing to sit for nationally recognized certification exams. Students typically attend on-campus training two days per week, with morning, afternoon, or evening options available depending on location and cohort size. With new start dates offered twice each month at Unitek College campuses, you can begin your training sooner and stay on track toward your goals. With an accelerated format that can be completed in as little as nine months, plus dedicated career development support including resume guidance, mock interviews, and job search strategies, you can move forward into a meaningful healthcare role with confidence and momentum.
    HYBRID LEARNING
    Learn through a flexible blend of online coursework and hands-on lab training, helping you build real-world skills while balancing school and life.
    9-MONTH ACCELERATED PROGRAM
    Complete your training in as little as nine months and take the next step toward a fast-moving, in-demand healthcare career.
    CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING
    Career Services supports graduates with job search guidance, employer connections, and interview preparation.
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    What you'll learn.

    Medical Assistants are essential members of today’s healthcare teams, combining technical skill with compassion to support patients and providers alike. In the Medical Assisting program at Unitek College in Ontario, California, you’ll be prepared to step confidently into this vital role through hands-on learning and guided instruction. The program equips you with the practical knowledge needed to support both patient care and medical office operations, helping you build confidence in the everyday responsibilities you’ll encounter as a Medical Assistant.

    Perform patient intake and accurately record vital signs as a first point of care.
    Safely administer medications and perform essential hands-on clinical procedures
    Conduct EKGs and collect, handle, and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
    Maintain a safe and sterile clinical environment by following proper safety protocols.
    Manage patient flow by updating digital charts and coordinating admissions or lab services.
    Support daily medical office operations, including supply management and prescription processing.
    Handle medical billing, insurance processing, and basic bookkeeping with confidence.
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    Admissions Requirements for the Ontario MA Program

    Follow these simple steps to start your path toward training to become a Medical Assistant.

    Meet with admissions (virtual or in person)

    Begin enrollment process

    Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED

    Complete FAFSA and financial aid appointment

    Complete entrance assessments

    Start classes

    Curriculum Overview

    The Medical Assisting program at Unitek College in Ontario is designed to help you move into a healthcare career without spending years in school. In as little as nine months, you can gain the skills, confidence, and clinical experience needed to succeed in today’s medical settings. Our dynamic approach blends professional instruction with hands-on learning, ensuring you’re prepared for the wide scope of Medical Assisting responsibilities. Through immersive labs and a supervised externship, you’ll receive meaningful feedback and practical experience that help you grow into a capable, job-ready healthcare professional.

    Our MA courses cover many topics including but not limited to:

    Introduction to medical assisting
    Pharmacology and clinical procedures
    Patient assessment, cardio-pulmonary, gastroenterology
    Eyes, ears, nose, throat, nervous system
    Stages of life: pediatrics, OB/GYN, geriatrics
    Computerized medical assisting
    First aid, emergencies, behavior in acute situations

    By the time I finished at Unitek, I scheduled and took my NCLEX within a month. I passed on my first time, all thanks to Unitek.

    Almoss M. Unitek College Graduate

    I really appreciate the care and effort that was put in by Career Services. Towards the end of the program, I was beginning to feel some doubts about getting a job, but the whole process (with mock interviews) made me feel a lot more confident.

    Victoria G. Unitek College Graduate
    Guiding you from classroom to career.
    At Unitek College, we offer career development and employment assistance to all our students and graduates. We are committed to helping our students find career opportunities that achieve their goals. A team of Career Service experts is available to help you learn valuable job-searching skills and obtain employment in your chosen area.
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    Students at our Concord campus benefit from a truly immersive learning experience. Here, you can develop your skills in the types of real-world settings you might encounter in your future job. Our clinical simulations and hands-on labs provide a safe environment for students to advance their knowledge, hone their professional skills, and learn from their mistakes under the supervision of experienced professionals.
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    Excell in a hands-on learning environment.
    Students at our Concord campus benefit from a truly immersive learning experience. Here, you can develop your skills in the types of real-world settings you might encounter in your future job. Our clinical simulations and hands-on labs provide a safe environment for students to advance their knowledge, hone their professional skills, and learn from their mistakes under the supervision of experienced professionals.
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    3237 E. Guasti Rd.
    Third Floor
    Ontario, CA 91761

    (888) 675-1795

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    The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Unitek College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)...

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