Medical Assistant Certificate

About the Program

JVS is thrilled to offer an exclusive and no-cost 5-month Medical Assistant Certificate program. In collaboration with community partners, this program will help you master a diverse range of clinical procedures through a combination of training and hands-on experience. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice during a paid clinical internship. Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills and certification to work in clinics, medical offices, and other outpatient facilities.

Program Details

This program runs from January 16 through May 23 with mandatory orientations on January 9 and 10
This is a 5 month training program, which consists of 10+ weeks of clinical lecture and lab training and 5+ weeks of full-time paid internship.
This is a hybrid model program with online and in-person components.
You will earn your BLS and Medical Assistant Certificates.

Eligibility

Must be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area
Must be 18 years of age or older and interested in securing meaningful employment with opportunities for economic growth
Must be able to provide a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or equivalency with translation
Should have a valid authorization to work in the United States, such as U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or an employment authorization card.
Must be available and present for the entire duration of the program
Must provide proof updated immunization records, including the Covid-19 vaccination
Cannot have completed another medical assistant program
Prior to applying, please review JVS’s full program eligibility requirements and FAQ

What You’ll Learn

Important medical terminology, and fundamentals of anatomy and physiology
Performing a variety of clinical procedures including assisting with minor surgery, performing electrocardiograms, infection control, administering medications, performing vitals, and maintaining equipment in an ambulatory care setting.
Customer service best practices such as patient-provider communication and handling electronic medical records
Key legal and ethics practices including HIPPA rules, Patient’s Bill of Rights, and incident reports
Navigating common emergency situations in the healthcare setting
Best practices in job searching, interview preparation, and crafting a high impact resume