Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior clinical experience who want a structured path to AMCA certification without repeating basics they already know.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

⚠️ Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site. EHired provides California-specific resources to help you find opportunities, but placement is not guaranteed.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA CMAC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

California Medical Assistant Salary & Career Ladder

Medical Assistant is your entry point into healthcare. From here, you can advance to nursing, PA, or even medical school.

Entry Point

Medical Assistant

$42K

$35K - $58K

Next Step

LPN / RN

$95K

$75K - $125K

Advanced

BSN / MSN

$120K

$95K - $155K

Top Tier

PA / NP

$145K

$125K - $175K

California has the most nursing and PA programs in the nation. UC system schools (UCLA, UCSF, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Irvine) offer elite nursing, PA, and medical programs. CSU system has 23 campuses with nursing programs. Stanford, USC, and Loma Linda add private options. Community colleges offer affordable entry to nursing. MA experience highly valued for competitive admissions.

What You'll Learn

Our Medical Assistant curriculum prepares you for the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam.

1Patient Care Fundamentals

• Patient intake and registration
• Vital signs measurement (BP, pulse, temp, resp)
• Medical history documentation
• Patient positioning and preparation

2Clinical Procedures

• EKG/ECG basics
• Specimen collection
• Basic wound care
• Assisting with examinations

3Medical Knowledge

• Medical terminology
• Anatomy and physiology basics
• Pharmacology fundamentals
• Disease processes overview

4Administrative Skills

• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Appointment scheduling
• Insurance and billing basics
• Medical office procedures

5Safety & Compliance

• HIPAA compliance
• Infection control
• OSHA standards
• Medical ethics

6Professional Skills

• Patient communication
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Professional demeanor

🎓 Certification Pathway

Upon completing your training, you'll be prepared to challenge the AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Coordinator (CMAC) certification exam — a nationally recognized credential accepted by employers in California and across all 50 states.

Start Your Medical Assistant Career in California

Free training • Self-paced online • AMCA certification pathway • 18,500+ job openings

Training Cost

Self-Paced

Learn Anytime

100%

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No credit card required. No FAFSA. No cosigners. No loans.

Important: EHired provides free online training for the AMCA CMAC certification exam. Externship placement is the student's responsibility. EHired does not guarantee job placement. Salary and job opening data are estimates based on BLS, ZipRecruiter, and state workforce data; actual figures vary.

Medical Assistant Training in California