Online Medical Assistant Classes in San Diego

Dalrada Career Institute offers a 10-week accelerated hybrid Medical Assistant program totaling 320 hours. Classes combine live virtual lectures, in-person lab training, and a 160-hour clinical externship.

Weekday classes include virtual instruction on Thursdays, while evening/weekend schedules feature virtual classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Externships are arranged at clinical partner sites. Total program cost is $5,000.

The medical assistant certificate program takes 9 months to complete and uses a hybrid schedule. Evening classes are held online, while daytime sessions include both in-person instruction and lab work.

Students complete 330 hours of classroom theory, 270 hours of lab practice, and a 200-hour clinical externship. The hybrid model allows flexibility while still offering hands-on training in real medical settings.

Concorde’s Medical Assistant Diploma program uses a blended format combining online classes with in-person labs and externships. Up to 50% of the 800 training hours can be completed online.

Students complete 330 hours of online and on-ground theory, 240 lab hours, and 230 hours in a clinical externship. The program takes 9 months full-time.

MiraCosta College’s Medical Assistant Program combines 160 hours of clinical, classroom, and online learning. Classes are delivered in a hybrid format and run full-time for approximately one year, with new cohorts starting each August.

Students complete online coursework alongside in-person sessions and hands-on clinical training at local hospitals and clinics. Prerequisites include courses in basic medical terminology and human anatomy or physiology, with a minimum grade of “C.”

The total cost is about $2,000, which includes tuition, uniforms, books, and required health screenings. Admission is ongoing, with students placed on a waitlist once their application is submitted.

Stepful’s Medical Assistant program is offered fully online and takes 4 months to complete. Classes are held virtually in either morning or evening sessions, twice a week. Students cover topics like patient care, EKG, phlebotomy, and medical office procedures through live Zoom instruction.

After the online coursework, students must complete 80 hours of clinical experience at a healthcare facility. The location of these in-person clinical hours is not guaranteed in San Diego, so applicants should verify placement options directly with Stepful before enrolling.

The program includes support with resume writing, job interview prep, and access to externship matching. Upon completion, students are prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s CCMA exam. Stepful reports an 87% certification pass rate, which is above the national average.

UEI College offers a 10-month Medical Assistant program delivered in a hybrid format with both online classes and in-person lab sessions. The curriculum covers front and back office skills, from medical records and appointment scheduling to assisting with exams and administering medications.

Students complete classroom modules followed by a 250-hour externship at an approved local healthcare facility. The program includes instruction in anatomy, pharmacology, infection control, and emergency response. Day and evening schedules are available to accommodate different needs.

The total cost is $20,900, and financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

SDSU’s online Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program is self-paced and provides up to 12 months to complete 540 training hours. Coursework includes topics like medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, insurance, phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing. Students also receive CPR certification prep and exam voucher for the NHA CCMA.

The course is 100% online with optional unpaid clinical experience available after successful completion. Students should verify California externship options in advance. No prerequisites are required, but a high school diploma or equivalent is needed to take the certification exam.

The Medical Assistant – Clinical & Administrative program is five months long and combines online coursework with in-person lab training and a 160-hour internship. Classes follow a hybrid schedule, with online lessons on Mondays and evening or daytime in-person labs held during the week.

Students learn front- and back-office procedures including EKGs, venipuncture, injections, lab tests, patient prep, and medical records. The program also includes instruction on pharmacology, safety protocols, and diagnostic equipment.

The cost is $625 for the full program, with about $255 in additional fees for scrubs, a background check, and immunizations. Training takes place at the Health Occupations Center in Santee. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA) exam.