- Career College serving Los Angeles County
Start your healthcare journey with our accelerated 9-month medical assistant program in Van Nuys. Nationally accredited training featuring real-world clinical placements.
Experience comprehensive healthcare education with adaptable scheduling and real-world clinical training in Van Nuys.
Manage your studies alongside work and family commitments with our flexible hybrid approach. Participate in hands-on training at our nearby North Hollywood campus (just a short drive from Van Nuys) twice each week, while accessing online lessons whenever your schedule allows.
Gain practical experience through a 150-hour externship in genuine healthcare settings. Utilize cutting-edge medical technology and implement your skills working side-by-side with experienced healthcare providers in actual patient care environments.
Launch your healthcare career in just 9 months. Our focused program prepares you to complete your diploma and become eligible for the nationally recognized CCMA certification through NCCT.
Turn your healthcare ambitions into reality with our financial support programs. Our team assists eligible students in identifying grants, educational loans, and flexible payment options suited to your circumstances.
Learn from active healthcare practitioners who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Our instructors deliver current industry practices, hands-on wisdom, and meaningful professional networking opportunities throughout your studies.
Approach your employment search with assurance. Our career guidance team delivers individualized resume building, practice interviews, job hunting techniques, and direct links to healthcare organizations seeking skilled medical assistants.
Months to Completion
Years of Excellence
Hour Externship Program
Average Salary in CA
Develop proficiency in both clinical patient care and administrative healthcare operations.
Build your healthcare foundation through professional standards, medical ethics, industry regulations, and an understanding of contemporary healthcare systems and organizational structures.
In-depth study of human body systems, physiological processes, and the pathophysiology of prevalent medical conditions encountered in everyday clinical settings.
Navigate the intricacies of healthcare billing, insurance claim processing, foundational coding principles, and third-party reimbursement systems.
Build hands-on competencies in vital sign assessment, patient preparation for examinations, procedure assistance, and execution of core clinical responsibilities.
Master reception area functions including scheduling systems, electronic medical records documentation, patient relations, and efficient office operations management.
Study pharmaceutical classifications, proper medication administration protocols, effective patient teaching methods, and OSHA standards for maintaining safe clinical environments.
Our North Hollywood campus provides easy accessibility for students throughout Van Nuys, Panorama City, North Hills, and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities. Become part of a vibrant cohort of dedicated healthcare students from all across Los Angeles County who are building their futures with SOCHI.
5644 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Our diploma program operates as a 9-month intensive training experience. The program utilizes a hybrid educational approach that merges flexibility with rigorous instruction. You’ll engage in practical, face-to-face sessions at our North Hollywood campus twice weekly, while completing academic coursework via our online learning system on your own timeline. The curriculum includes 8 thorough courses covering anatomy and physiology, clinical techniques, healthcare office management, insurance processing, and medication knowledge. Your training concludes with a 150-hour clinical externship where you’ll implement your skills within an authentic medical environment.
We accept students from diverse educational backgrounds who demonstrate sincere dedication to healthcare and patient service. The sole requirement for program admission is a high school diploma or GED certification. No prior medical training or healthcare experience is necessary. Our thorough curriculum begins with basic principles and systematically advances your capabilities and understanding. Numerous successful graduates began their journey with us without any healthcare exposure and subsequently established rewarding medical careers.
Upon successfully finishing the program, graduates are awarded a diploma from SOCHI, confirming completion of our accredited educational program. Furthermore, you qualify to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). This nationally acknowledged credential confirms your clinical proficiency and carries significant weight with healthcare employers nationwide. Your enrollment package also includes membership in the California Medical Assistants Association.
We understand that education represents a meaningful investment in your professional future, and we’re dedicated to ensuring accessibility. SOCHI provides various financial support options for qualifying students. Our knowledgeable financial aid advisors offer individual consultations to help you explore and access all potential funding resources, including federal and state grant programs, student financing options, and tailored payment arrangements aligned with your budget. Reach out to our admissions department at (818) 980-8990 to arrange a private financial consultation.
Earning your certification creates pathways to fulfilling roles across diverse healthcare environments. Graduates secure positions in settings such as physician offices, specialized medical practices, dental clinics, urgent care facilities, medical laboratories, hospital departments, and skilled nursing facilities. Based on Salary.com research, California professionals in this occupation earn typical annual compensation between $46,653 and $55,536. The field continues experiencing substantial expansion fueled by increasing healthcare coverage, demographic aging trends, and progressive developments in medical technology.
Don’t wait to transform your future. Apply now to secure your spot in our next Medical Assistant class serving Van Nuys.
