Free* Medical Assisting With Phlebotomy and EKG Class for Redwood City Residents

Transform Your Future with Our Free* Medical Assisting Class

Are you a Redwood City resident interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA) has received a Community Development Block Grant to offer a free* medical assisting with phlebotomy and EKG class to twenty qualifying Redwood City residents. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, change your current profession, or enhance your skills, this is your opportunity to gain essential training with no cost to you!

*Although the program is free, applicants will be required to complete FAFSA.

Why Choose Bay Area Medical Academy?

BAMA has been providing quality healthcare training to students for over a decade. Our hands-on training, experienced instructors, and supportive environment help you gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the medical field.

Why Medical Assisting?

The demand for skilled medical assistants is growing rapidly, with opportunities available in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

• Doctor’s offices
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Outpatient care centers

Medical assistants play a vital role in providing patient care and ensuring that healthcare offices run smoothly. With this class, you’re taking the first step toward a meaningful, stable, and rewarding career in the healthcare industry.

Class Highlights

• Medical Assisting: Master essential clinical and administrative tasks in healthcare settings.
• Phlebotomy: Learn safe blood collection techniques and prepare for certification.
• EKG: Understand the operation and interpretation of electrocardiograms.

Qualifying Criteria

Applicants for the class must:

• Be a Redwood City resident.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Be low to moderate income.
• Have a high school diploma or GED (NB: those people with a completed bachelor’s degree or higher education do not qualify).
• Have at least one full course vaccination for COVID-19.

Class Start Date

Class starts Monday, March 10th, 2025. Redwood City residents interested in applying for the class are advised to book an online appointment with our admissions team for more details on eligibility and enrollment. Or they should contact BAMA Admissions Manager, Abdul Nawabi at [email protected] for an immediate response.