Online Medical Assistant program
Complete your medical assistant coursework online from home, with support from Palladium Technical Academy instructors and staff. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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Online schedule, total cost and next start date.
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Online Medical Assistant program at a glance
From the Palladium Technical Academy 2026 School Catalog.
| Program length | 30 weeks · 760 clock hours · 51 quarter credit hours |
|---|---|
| Format | Online. In-class (Temple City campus) and hybrid options are also available for this program. |
| Schedule | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Total cost | $16,000 Tuition $13,500 · Registration $75 · STRF $37.50 · Books/equipment $1,387.50 |
| Financial aid | Federal financial aid is available for those who qualify, including Pell Grants, FSEOG and Federal Direct Loans. |
| Externship | 160 hours, completed in person at a healthcare site |
| Credential | Diploma |
What you'll learn
Train for the clinical and front-office work medical assistants do every day: vital signs, patient preparation, injections and blood draws, EKG, basic lab tests, medical terminology, pharmacology, HIPAA and electronic medical records.
| Medical Fundamentals | 40 hrs |
| Computer Essentials | 40 hrs |
| Business and Medical Office | 40 hrs |
| Basic Pharmacology | 80 hrs |
| Medical Systems I, II and III | 240 hrs |
| HIPAA – EMR | 80 hrs |
| Medical Forms | 40 hrs |
| Employment Preparation | 40 hrs |
| Externship | 160 hrs |
| Total | 760 hrs |
How to enroll
Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC, CHSPE, or a home-school transcript).
Inquire
Send the form or call. An admissions advisor will answer your questions.
Interview
Meet with an admissions representative by phone, online or on campus.
Assessment
Pass the Wonderlic assessment (English, reading, numerical) with a score of 60% or higher.
Enroll
Complete your application and review tuition, fees and payment options.
Questions about studying online
Don't see your question? Call (626) 444-0880.
Can I take the Medical Assistant program online?
Yes. Online. In-class (Temple City campus) and hybrid options are also available for this program.
Is the externship online?
No. The 160-hour externship is completed in person at a healthcare site. Ask admissions about externship locations.
How long is the online Medical Assistant program?
30 weeks and 760 clock hours, including the 160-hour externship.
How much does it cost?
The total cost is $16,000: Tuition $13,500, Registration $75, STRF $37.50, Books/equipment $1,387.50.
Is financial aid available?
Federal financial aid is available for those who qualify, including Pell Grants, FSEOG and Federal Direct Loans.
Do I need experience?
No. You need a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and must pass the Wonderlic entrance assessment with a score of 60% or higher.
What language are classes taught in?
All instruction is provided in English.
When does the next class start?
Send the form or call and we will give you the next start date.
Palladium Technical Academy is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Program costs, completion and placement information are available in the 2026 School Catalog and the Medical Clinical Assistant School Performance Fact Sheet. See all consumer disclosures.
10229 Lower Azusa Rd., Temple City, CA 91780 · (626) 444-0880 · (888) 842-1222