Department Overview

The program provides a balanced clinical and administrative curriculum delivered through comprehensive lectures, laboratory courses, and clinical experiences in local community healthcare facilities.

Medical assistants are healthcare providers who typically work in a physician’s office, hospital, or residential care facility. They perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, including administering medications, recording medical information, preparing medical instruments, collecting specimens, and running the front desk.

The program provides a balanced clinical and administrative curriculum delivered through comprehensive lectures, laboratory courses, and clinical experiences in local community healthcare facilities.

• To view the steps to apply, go here. Once you have been accepted, you can satisfy the following requirements: Verification of all immunizations, background check, and CPR certification (see current Medical Assisting student handbook for further details).
• For general counseling, go here. For more information, call (510) 436-2475 or email Counseling.Merrit@peralta.edu. For scheduling a General Counseling online appointment, download Zoom on your computer or smartphone before your appointment.