Medical Assisting
- About Medical Assisting
- Application Process
- Prerequisite Course
- Course List and Program Cost
- Program Requirements
- Program Schedule
- Apply
Contact
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Program Director
TBAFaculty
Tracy Penrod
tpenrod@sdccd.eduSpecial Admissions
619-388-2684
Dulce Carolina Lopez
darroyo@sdccd.eduKarina Sandoval
ksandoval@sdccd.eduAllied Health Counselor
Nick Demeo
619-388-2668
ndemeo@sdccd.edu for appointment.

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
Links
- Medical Assisting Policy Manual 2020/2021
- Allied Health Policy Manual Spring 2020
- Allied Health Public Comment Procedure