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Medical Assistant Program in California
Get trained, certified, and job-ready for California healthcare roles — in just 4 months.
Why California is one of the best states to become a medical assistant
110,350
Medical assistants employed in California, the highest employing state of MAs in the country.
BLS, May 2024
$48,050
In the state of California. This is 9% greater than the median of the United States as a whole.
BLS, May 2024
+12%
Percent change in employment from 2024 to 2034. This is much higher than the average growth rate for all occupations, which is 3 percent.
BLS, 2024
What employers look for in California medical assistants
While Medical Board of California does not require medical assistants to be licensed, employers are highly selective.
Most California healthcare employers look for candidates who demonstrate:
Formal training
Completion of a structured medical assistant program, not informal or on-the-job learning alone.
Certification readiness
Eligibility for — or possession of — a widely recognized medical assistant certification.
Documented clinical skills
Verified training for procedures such as injections, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
Hands-on experience
Real clinical exposure through externships or healthcare settings, beyond classroom coursework.
A medical assistant program designed for California
Over 4 months, you’ll learn the knowledge and practical skills needed to pass the CCMA exam, a widely recognized certification accepted by California employers. Curriculum is aligned to national certification exam standards and reinforces both clinical and administrative MA skills employers expect.
Your path to a healthcare career in just 4 months
$48K
Median annual wage for medical assistants in California
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Compared to many traditional MA programs in California, this pathway prioritizes speed, flexibility, and job readiness.
Online coursework, built in partnership with the NHA, followed by in-person externship experience.
Dedicate 10-15 hours per week with live sessions offered in 2 time slots weekly.
Human-guided support from your program advisor, industry experts, and career coach.
Finish in 4 months and sit for the CCMA certification exam.
Why choose Springboard?
We’ll get you ready to launch a medical assistant career in California with our proven combination of flexible online learning and human guided support.
You’ll gain access to an instructor, industry experts, a career coach, and a personal program advisor.
In just 4 months, you’ll be prepared to start an externship and get certified. Best of all, we’ll help you land a full-time job—without crushing debt.
Learn online, flexibly, and fast
Learn on your own schedule. After 15 weeks, you'll be ready for the CCMA certification exam.
Get guidance from healthcare experts
Weekly live sessions with an experienced MA instructor—plus a clinical externship—will give you real-world patient care and administrative skills.
Save on time and tuition costs
This quick and affordable program is 50% shorter and 80% less expensive than community college and hybrid alternatives.
Land a job
You'll train with an experienced career coach to help you land an externship and full-time job.
Preview the course curriculum
TOPICS
Foundational Knowledge
The MA scope of practice
Healthcare settings
Medical Laws & Ethics
Medical Terminology
TOPICS
Who this California medical assistant program is designed for
No matter your starting point, our program is designed to fit you.
Exploring a career change into healthcare
Looking for an entry-level healthcare role with growth potential
Working full-time and need a flexible learning option
Seeking certification and real clinical experience
Interested in a faster alternative to long degree programs
Prepare for Your CCMA Certification
We partner with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to provide you with dedicated exam prep resources. The CCMA certification is widely accepted by California healthcare employers.
Exam voucher included!
Your enrollment includes one voucher covering the cost of the CCMA certification exam. We've got you—each step of the way.
Your team helps you land a full-time job
Healthcare industry experts that guide you
Weekly live interactions with industry experts help you gain a deeper understanding of the content and show you how to apply it to your clinical practice.
A career coach that gives you the edge
Your career coach will help you create a strategy, teach you to network, and practice your interview skills, so you can land the medical assistant job you want.
See where you could work after our program
We partner with leading California healthcare providers to connect you with externships and full-time job opportunities after certification, including systems like Kaiser Permanente, Providence, Cedars-Sinai, and community-based organizations like San Ysidro Health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start your medical assistant career in California
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