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9-Month^* 3-in-1 Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program

Please note: We are running a modified Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program during COVID-19. The program is currently taught in a hybrid format with daily online lectures, asynchronous assignments and weekly in-person hands on labs. You must be fully vaccinated and have had a booster shot to enroll into this program.

Medical Assistants are a vital component of any health care team. They are crucial in helping patients feel at ease and helping them understand physicians’ instructions, while at the same time relieving physicians from many administrative and clinical duties.

With BAMA’s 3-in-1 Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program, you’ll get exceptional Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and EKG Technician training. By the end of this 900-hour program you’ll be well-prepared to enter the workforce, graduating from a reputable school with three certifications. Become a highly sought-after and competitive job candidate!

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Becoming a Confident Medical Assistant

The 9-month* Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program at Bay Area Medical Academy teaches you the clinical and administrative duties needed for successful entry into the medical field.

The BAMA Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy program consists of three components:

Administrative skills training
Clinical skills training
200-hour clinical externship (all externships are held during the day time, Monday through Friday, for morning, day, and evening track Medical Assisting with Phlebotomyclasses)

Our program is divided into 8 learning units called modules. The first 7 modules are classroom modules and each module stands alone as a unit of study and is not dependent upon the completion of any previous or subsequent module.

After you move through the first 7 learning units, you’ll complete a 200 hour clinical externship at a hospital or in a laboratory setting. This residency is a resume booster that provides you with first-hand experience, so you’ll graduate with confidence in your skills and abilities.

Topics covered during the Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program include:

Anatomy and physiology
Pathology
Medical terminology
Laboratory techniques
Clinical and diagnostic procedures
Medication administration

Medical law and ethics
Computer software applications
Bookkeeping and accounting
Medical billing and insurance processing
and more!

Practical instruction provides hands–on training in vital-signs testing, venipuncture and patient preparation for exams and procedures which are all verified through a skills check-off system.

BAMA's a great choice. You graduate a Nationally-Certified Medical Assistant. You are a Nationally-Certified Phlebotomist. You're a Certified EKG Technician, and they will connect you to take the State board exam. Go to BAMA. You have the opportunity to just grow and move up and just keep going.
Davina C., BAMA Medical Assisting Graduate
I liked the hands-on training best. The training in class was set up to give you the experience of working in a doctor's office. You're trained to take vitals and give injections, among other things.
Joan Garchitorena, Medical Assisting Graduate
What I liked most about the medical assisting program is the hands-on learning. Mrs. Earby made it fun, and she told us about her real-life experience working as a medical assistant. I always looked forward to going to class. BAMA helped me reach my goal, and shaped me to be ...read more
Suliana A. Feiloakitau, Medical Assisting Graduate
Before coming to Bay Area Medical Academy, I was a Project Manager with an internet company. The program was short enough to make it a great fit for me to start a new career in the medical field. I was very happy with the instructors for my Medical Assistant program. ...read more
William O., BAMA Graduate
I feel so fortunate to have received the funding for my education at Bay Area Medical Academy. It enabled me to be trained, certified, and back in the workforce in less than nine months. As a San Francisco resident, voter, and tax-payer, it is my wish that this program continue ...read more
Noelle M., BAMA Graduate
If you're looking for a fast and fun program that will change your life, check out Bay Area Medical Academy. Bay Area Medical Academy is a fantastic school. The professor is amazing and very helpful. This program has been an outstanding experience for me. Not only did I learn about ...read more
Harpreet S., BAMA Graduate
I lost my business and could not find a job for a long time. I was hopeless until I found out the free funding for the education provided by Bay Area Medical Academy. I felt very fortunate to have attended the Medical Assistant program for eight months and to be ...read more
Mahsa G., BAMA Graduate
UCSF Medical Center and the Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA) share a passion for empowering healthcare professionals to be excellent providers of patient care services. Our common vision of patient-centered medicine has yielded a close collaboration between institutions on curriculum development, externship opportunities, and community outreach. UCSF recognizes BAMA certifications ...read more
Saba Mirza, Recruiter, UCSF Medical Center
We have worked with BAMA and are delighted with the talented employees we have been able to hire from their [Phlebotomy & Medical Assisting] programs. We have also been sending all of our administrative employees through the phlebotomy program at BAMA. We have chosen BAMA because of their dedication to ...read more
Sidney Luu, District Phlebotomy Manager, One Medical Group
The MA students have always been well trained by Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA). On a regular basis when there had been an opening at Ward 86 – Positive Health Program, we hire a former student from BAMA. Medical Assistants from BAMA have proven to be well prepared, fast learners, ...read more
Roland Zepf ACRN, Clinic Manager, San Francisco Hospital

Prepare for 3 Certifications: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician!

Most employers now require Medical Assistants to have the CPT-1 certification, also referred to as a “license to draw blood.” So Bay Area Medical Academy offers a comprehensive 3-in-1 Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program that prepares students to become a CPT-1 Phlebotomist. Our friendly staff will support you through the entire application process. Our program prepares you to become a more marketable Medical Assistant on the job market with 3 certifications:

National Certified Medical Assistant
Certified EKG Technician, CET
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1) / National Certified Phlebotomy Tech

The BAMA San Francisco campus is an approved NCPT/NCMA/NHA testing site. Exams are scheduled 2 weeks after completing the program. National exams are only held on weekends at the BAMA San Francisco Campus.

The best way to see if Bay Area Medical Academy is right for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on our programs, class schedules, and financial aid options. Get more info now >>.

Where Do Our Graduates Work?

A great testament to our success and quality of teaching is the large number of students who get hired at leading Bay Area medical facilities. Bay Area Medical Academy Medical Assistant graduates have gone on to work at:

Sutter Health / Sutter Bay Foundation
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Stanford Health Care
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
UCSF
Chinese Hospital, San Francisco
Concentra Urgent Care
Kaiser Permanente
US Healthworks
San Jose Medical Group
HealthRIGHT 360
AIDS Health Foundation (SF and Oakland)

REAL STORIES. REAL JOBS.

Funding Your Education

At Bay Area Medical Academy we understand that choosing to finance your education is a big decision – but you don’t have to take it on alone. Our Financial Aid Advisers are here to help you understand the best financing options available to you.

Financial Aid can be made up of federal grants and loans and is designed to help students with their educational related payments and cost-of-living. Every student, family and Financial Aid package is different. Don’t let the barrier of cost hold you back, come talk to one of our Financial Aid Advisers and we’ll assist you in any way that we can.

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Schedule an Appointment with an Admissions Representative

Bay Area Medical Academy accepts candidates into the Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program based on an admissions procedure which includes an initial interview with one of our Admissions Representatives and a final interview with an instructor.

You can schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative by calling our main office on 415-217-0077 or by clicking on the button below.

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Program Details

Funding and Tuition

Estimated total charges for the entire program is $15,744.00, which includes:

Non-refundable registration fee
Textbooks
Uniforms and ID cards
Lab Fee (incl. COVID Safety Fee) Exam Fees
Graduation and administration fee
National/State exam(s)
CPR fee
License fee
Online Resource Fee
Student Tuition Recovery Fee

FAFSA is available for those that qualify. You can start a FAFSA application using BAMA’S school code: 042237. Once you have completed your application, our financial aid officer will be able to let you know if you qualify for financial aid and/or federal student loans.

Pell Grants, Sub and Unsub Loans are also available to students who qualify.

Depending on your situation, public funding for the program may be available through the Veteran GI Bill^®, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and the Department of Rehabilitation.

State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Program Approval.

GI Bill^®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

A payment plan for the program is available and can be discussed with admissions staff.

Admissions Requirements

The requirements for admission into the program are:

18 years or older
Graduation from high school or higher level academy
Payment of minimum deposit
A passing English test score of 70% or higher
Interview with a medical assisting instructor
2 sealed official transcripts

Many BAMA students come to the school with foreign diplomas or college degrees. You can enroll at BAMA if your foreign high school diploma is evaluated for equivalency in the US.

To officially enroll into the program you’ll need to meet with admissions staff and interview with the program director. To arrange an admissions appointment, please complete the quick and easy Schedule an Appointment form. Once the form is completed, admissions staff will contact you.

Required Textbooks

Required textbooks are included:

Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies (Update) 8th Edition by Michelle Blesi (Author)

ISBN-13: 978-1337909815

ISBN-10: 1337909815

Student Workbook for Blesi’s Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies 8th Edition by Michelle Blesi (Author)

ISBN-13: 978-1337909877

ISBN-10: 1337909874

Phlebotomy Essentials 7th Edition by Ruth McCall (Author)

ISBN-13: 978-1496387073

ISBN-10: 1496387074

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Is a Rewarding Career in Medical Assisting Right For You? Get More Info…

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For immediate questions, call 415-217-0077

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Gainful Employment Disclosure – Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

* Program length when completed in normal time.