Medical Assisting (MA) Program in South San Francisco, California

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    About the Medical Assisting Program in South San Francisco
    Your healthcare future starts here with the Medical Assisting program in South San Francisco, California, where career-focused education meets real-world preparation. Through a carefully structured blend of classroom instruction, modern lab practice, clinical simulations, and a supervised externship, you’ll build the practical and professional skills employers value most, from taking patient histories and measuring vital signs to supporting clinical procedures and front-office operations. You’ll also be prepared to sit for nationally recognized certification exams, helping strengthen your qualifications as you enter the field. Program schedules vary by campus, but 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. Designed with you in mind, the program can be completed in as little as nine months, helping you transition sooner from student to Medical Assistant and contribute meaningfully across a range of healthcare settings where compassionate, well-trained professionals are needed now more than ever.
    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
    South San Francisco MA Graduate Placement Rate 79%*
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    What you'll learn.

    Graduates of our Medical Assisting program in South San Francisco are prepared to enter entry-level Medical Assistant roles with practical skills and professional confidence. The program combines structured classroom learning with hands-on lab training and a supervised externship, ensuring you gain experience across both clinical and administrative functions. With an emphasis on practical application, the curriculum prepares you to support patient care and daily operations in a wide range of healthcare environments, including medical offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and other care settings.

    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 South San Francisco 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 curriculum at our South San Francisco campus is built around the skills and standards you’ll encounter in today’s healthcare workplaces. Our MA courses emphasize both administrative and clinical skills. We offer extensive instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical and clinical procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, and special duties common in the field.

    Core Medical Assisting subjects

    Introduction to Medical Assisting
    Pharmacology and Clinical Procedures
    Medical Office Administration
    Diagnostic Procedures and Infection Control

    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.
    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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    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.

    South San Francisco Campus

    257 Longford Drive #5
    South San Francisco, CA 94080

    (877) 245-2802

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    Accreditation

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

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