Medical Assisting

Contact

Program Director
TBA

Faculty
Tracy Penrod
tpenrod@sdccd.edu

Special Admissions
619-388-2684
Dulce Carolina Lopez
darroyo@sdccd.edu

Karina Sandoval
ksandoval@sdccd.edu

Allied Health Counselor
Nick Demeo
619-388-2668
ndemeo@sdccd.edu for appointment.

Medical Assisting

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Assisting Program provides specialized training for employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other organizations requiring a background in medical office procedures. Students who complete the Medical Assisting Program are qualified to sit for several national and state medical assistant exams.

The Medical Assisting Program application for Fall 2021 will be available online Spring 2021. Applications will be accepted starting March 1, 2021 at 9:00am and close April 9, 2021 at 4:00pm.

⇐⇐⇐Please review program information tabs located on the left side of this page.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATION GRANTED

Certificate of Achievement – Medical Assisting (completion of Medical Assisting core courses)

Associate in Science Degree – Medical Assisting (completion of Medical Assisting core courses and general education requirements)

Courses

Faculty

Advisory Committee

At San Diego Mesa College, this department is overviewed by the Advisory Committee