Projections of Employment
According to California Labor Market Information (LMI) the number of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for the Medical Assistant are expected to increase by 29.2 percent, or 24,800 jobs between 2016-2026.
In Sacramento Metro Area, the number of Medical Assistants is expected to grow much faster than average growth for all occupations. Jobs for Medical Assistants are expected to increase by 31.0 percent, or 1,580 jobs between 2014 and 2024.
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What Medical Assistant Do:
Medical Assistants greet patients in medical offices or other medical settings where they help doctors with examinations and treatments. They run routine lab tests such as urinalysis and blood counts. They may take blood pressure readings and take temperatures. They may give injections or perform ‘finger sticks’ to draw small amounts of blood if they are properly trained. Assistants may instruct patients about medication and self-treatment. They prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and sterilize and arrange instruments and equipment used in treatment and diagnosis. They check office and lab supplies and keep the waiting, consulting, and examination rooms neat and orderly.
Medical Assistants deal with patients from many cultures. To obtain information for the doctor, Medical Assistants need the ability to put patients at ease and get them to talk freely. This is especially important with patients who are reluctant to discuss their reason for seeing the doctor and those with limited English-speaking skills.
Become a Medical Assistant
The EGACE’s Medical Assistant program is 25 weeks program and trains graduates in all of the basic training required to work in a doctor’s office.
EGACE’s graduates qualify to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Medical Assistant Exam.
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$3,500.00, includes all textbooks, materials, a set of scrubs, immunization,
one NCCT Certificate exam, and First Aid and
BLS/First Aid training.
Students are responsible for understanding the EGACE refund policy, CTI Refund Policy.
EGACE's Medical Assistant Program Information
Medical Assistant 2020-2021 School Year Schedule
Program hours: 616 (424 classroom + 192 Externship)
25 weeks
Schedule: TBA
Program Courses
| 1. Workforce Development | 8. Minor Surgeries |
| 2. Introduction to Medical Terminology | 9. Nutrition |
| 3. Introduciton to Medical Assisting Core | 10. Medical Office Emergencies |
| 4. Laboratory Procedures | 11. Patient Education |
| 5. Pharmacology | 12. Administrative Assistant |
| 6. Administration of Medication | 13. Externship |
| 7. Exam Room Procedures | 14. Career Planning & NCCT MA Test Prep |
Program Outcomes
Graduation Rate |
93% |
Passing rate on Industry Certification Exam |
80% |
Placement rate (field of study) |
86% |
Labor Market Infomation
| Annual Wages for 2018 | Low (25th percentile) |
Median (50th percentile) |
High (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $29,552 | $35,642 | $43,521 |
| Sacramento Metro Area | $29,717 | $36,043 | $44,796 |
Where Could this Job Lead
With additional training a Medical Assistant can become a licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse.
Program Requirements
- You must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
- You must pass both a reading and math placement exam.
- You must successfully pass the Introduction to Medical Terminology course with a grade of 85% or higher.
Funding Questions
Financial assistance may be available to qualified individuals through the Sacramento Works Job Center as funds are available, for Job Centers near you, click here. Through the newtwork of Job Centers, Sacramento Works can provide job seekers a variety of services that fit their needs.
If you are a client of the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance or the State Department of Rehabilitation you should inquire with your counselor about whether you qualify for financial assistance.
EGACE’s CTI program currently does not accept FASFA or Pell Grants.
Are your ready to start? Next steps
Call (916) 686-7724 or email cti-info@egusd.net to discuss the program, and schedule assessment, and intake orientation.
