Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, 2027SPClass Size5–24 studentsCredits0.5PrerequisiteCompletion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MA 051A and MA 051B and MA 053 and MA 055 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis work experience course of supervised employment is designed to facilitate medical assistants to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills of a competent allied healthcare worker. This course also provides students with career awareness, opportunities to practice professionalism and integrate classroom learning and clinical practice in ambulatory medical clinics. Fifty-four hours of work equals one-unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253. MA001 may earn four units each semester and a maximum of fourteen units of college credit for work experience.Usually HeldThu 7:30am–9:30am, Thu 1:30pm–3:30pm, Tue 1:30pm–3:30pm 