Contra Costa County Office of Education

ROP offers career training opportunities for adults who need to upgrade existing skills or acquire new ones. Scroll down for course descriptions and enrollment information.

This course prepares students for entry level positions as a clinical medical assistant in doctor's offices, clinics, or HMOs. Instruction includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, injections, phlebotomy, vital signs, basic lab procedures, and charting. Externships are served at local medical facilities. Download the brochure for more information.

 

Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED. Must have one year of health-related work experience or complete an Administrative Medical Assistant class. Current TB test and physical required prior to starting internship. 

Location: Pittsburg (Pittsburg Adult Education Center)
Cost: $2,500
Length: 18 weeks
Registration: Complete the Registration form here
Program Hotline: (925) 942-3467

Classes start in January and August

Spring 2025 Cohort