TransfermaticVMED at Santiago Canyon College

    VMED 020 - Overview of the Medical Assistant Training Program

    Recent Professors
    Patricia E. Dominguez, Lianne Matthews, Manara D. McCobb, Sofia Diaz, Jennifer L. Oo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of VMED 020
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this course provides an overview of the areas of study in the medical assistant training program, including medical terminology, body systems, human diseases, clinical procedures, microbiology and surgical assisting. An emphasis is placed on the required coursework to take the exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Open Entry/Open Exit.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:30pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–2:00pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:00am–11:30am, Wed Thu Fri 8:30am–12:00pm