For Immediate Release
December 2, 2011

Free Certificate Program for Medical Administrative Assistant

The two-term curriculum plan is limited to 30 students.

The Cañada College Career Advancement Academy is offering a free Medical Administrative Assistant certificate program beginning Jan. 17. The program is limited to 30 students and all students must qualify for English 836. More information on the program can be found at the Career Advancement Academy website.

Students will earn the certificate in two terms, taking 18.5 units in Spring 2012 and 12 units in summer 2012. All tuition, textbook, health, materials and student rep fees are paid through a federal grant.

The field of medical administrative assistant is one of the fastest growing occupations of the decade. Career opportunities for the well-trained medical administrative assistant are plentiful. Graduates of Cañada's program secure employment in physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, labs, medical publication firms, laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies, and the claims departments of health insurance companies. Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills, typing, and basic mathematics.

To enroll in the program, contact Jeri Eznekier at 650-306-3304 or by email at canadacaa@smccd.edu.The program offers Veterans Preference for qualifying U.S. Veterans and their spouses.

For more information, contact Robert Hood, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, at hoodr@smccd.edu or 306-3340