Free Medical Assistant Accelerated Program (MAAP)
What is the Medical Assistant Accelerated Program (MAAP)?
- MAAP is a 6 Month Training Program in partnership with Southwestern College, San Diego Workforce Partnership and San Ysidro Health that will allow 24 participants to complete the Southwestern College Medical Assistant training program in 6 months rather than 12-24 months at no cost to the participant.
- San Ysidro Health will provide 162 hours of supervised clinical rotations and provide job placement at a San Ysidro Health site for participants who complete 162 clinical hours and pass the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam.
When will classes begin?
- Mandatory orientation is December 13, 2024
- Classes will begin January 7, 2025 – May 30, 2025 (T, W, TH, F from 9:00 am – 1:45 pm)
Where will classes take place?
- Classes will take place at Southwestern College, Higher Education Center (880 National City Blvd., National City, CA 91950)
When will clinical rotations begin?
- July 2025
Where will clinical rotations take place?
- At various San Ysidro Health sites within San Diego County
How much does the Medical Assistant Accelerated Program (MAAP) cost?
- All other program related expenses are covered (scrubs, textbooks, exam preparation, exam fees, etc.)
What are the requirements of the Medical Assistant Accelerated Program (MAAP)?
- High School Diploma or GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Attend a Mandatory Orientation at Southwestern College on December 13, 2024
- Obtain Background Check clearance prior to starting clinical rotations
- Complete 162 hours of clinical training (beginning July 2025)
- Pass the National Healthcare Association (NHA) exam
Interested in learning more?
- Contact Campusta@syhealth.org
About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
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