Around Alameda and nearby suburbs, medical assistants keep clinics moving—coordinating referrals and prior authorizations, recording histories and updating EHRs, and administering injections under supervision. Hands‑on tracks mix skills labs with real‑clinic externships across local community health centers (FQHCs), orthopedics and cardiology offices so you’re job‑ready on day one.
This page helps you compare certificate, diploma, and associate tracks near Alameda, map out externships across Alameda clinics and regional health systems, and get ready for AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, or NHA CCMA — with context on statewide demand in the Golden State.
Flexible Medical Assistant Programs Serving Alameda, California:
Medical Assistant Training near Alameda
#1
Merritt College
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Oakland, CA
•5.7 miles away
Located in Oakland, CA Merritt College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Corrections.
Located in Berkeley, CA Berkeley City College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Computer Programming.
Located in San Francisco, CA Bay Area Medical Academy is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Medical Assistant. The campus serves roughly 159 learners.
Located in San Leandro, CA Carrington College-San Leandro Campus is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Corrections, Dental Assistant, and Medical Assistant. The campus serves roughly 400 learners.
Located in San Francisco, CA City College of San Francisco is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Auto Body and Collision Repair, and Automotive Technician.
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