If you receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or CAAP through the San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA), you may qualify for this no-cost medical assisting with phlebotomy and EKG training program.

Applications are now open for this September start cohort.

Through a partnership between Bay Area Medical Academy (BAMA), the San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA), and UCSF Health, eligible participants receive hands-on healthcare training, career support, and the opportunity to prepare for an in-demand medical career.

Ready to see if you qualify? Click here to begin your application.

Become a Medical Assistant with Three Valuable Credentials

Our comprehensive medical assisting with phlebotomy and EKG training program prepares you for a variety of clinical and administrative roles in today’s healthcare settings.

You’ll graduate with three national healthcare certifications:

• National Certified Medical Assistant
• National Certified EKG Technician (CET)
• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician / California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

Get Real-World Healthcare Experience

Learn the skills employers are looking for through hands-on training, including:

• Patient intake and vital signs
• Preparing patients for exams and procedures
• Administering injections
• Blood collection (phlebotomy)
• Performing EKGs
• Medical office administration and patient scheduling

Program Highlights

• No cost for eligible HSA participants
• 10–12 month, full-time program
• Hybrid classroom instruction with in-person labs
• Seven instructional modules plus a clinical externship
• 200–240 hours of supervised clinical experience at a hospital or laboratory
• Certification exam preparation
• Optional paid Practice Coordination Internship at UCSF Health after completing the first five modules
• Job search assistance and career coaching
• Lifetime career services support

Who Can Apply?

This program is designed for San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA)-eligible participants only.

You may qualify if you:

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or CAAP through the San Francisco Human Services Agency
• Meet Bay Area Medical Academy admissions requirements
• Have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for an approved exemption discussed during the admissions process

Please note: Although the program is provided at no cost to eligible participants, completion of the FAFSA is required.

Why Choose Bay Area Medical Academy?

Bay Area Medical Academy has helped thousands of students prepare for rewarding careers in healthcare. Our programs combine classroom instruction, hands-on clinical training, employer partnerships, and ongoing career support to help graduates succeed long after completing the program.

Ready to Apply?

Click here to begin your application and see if you qualify.