4 Courses Required

The ESOL Bridge Program for Medical Assistant Training is designed for intermediate English language learners who want to become medical assistants in Massachusetts. The program combines contextualized ESOL instruction, medical assistant training, supplemental ESOL support, and hands-on practice to prepare students for employment in healthcare.

Program Components: 

  • Part 1: Medical Assistant ESOL (90 hours) 

  • Part 2: Medical Assistant Training (160 hours) 

  • Part 3: Supplemental ESL course for Medical Assistant Training (40 hours) 

  • Part 4: Externship (hands-on workplace experience, 160 hours) 

Prerequisites

  • Place into ESOL level 5 or above on the Community ESOL Assessment. This assessment may be waived for current ESOL students upon review of End of Semester Recommendation form from most recent instructor

  • Complete Medical forms with your Primary Care Provider.

  • High school diploma or GED/HiSET certificate. Must be obtained by the last day of class.

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

Registration

STEP 1 Collect your required documents (including the Community ESOL Assessment results/ End of Semester Recommendation form from your instructor, immunization form, and physical exam form). 

STEP 2 Submit required forms via email to AlliedHealth@rcc.mass.edu with the following subject line: "First Name, Last Name: Program Name, Semester". Please note that all required documents must be included in one single email submission. Emails with incomplete and missing forms will not be considered to move forward. *This email address is not for inquiries. Only document submissions will be reviewed. 

Example of Subject Line: "Jane Smith: Medical Assistant ESOL, Summer 2026"

STEP 3 Applicants who have completed all the requirements will be invited to submit the application for the program (located on the Certificate page). Your application will be processed, and you will be enrolled to each course upon approval.

The deadline to submit all the required documents for this program is August 3, 2026 

Schedules

For more details on the available schedules, navigate to the   

CSA 362 Medical Assistant ESL | Roxbury Community College

CSA 363 Medical Assistant Training | Roxbury Community College

CSA 364 Supplemental ESOL for Medical Assistant Training | Roxbury Community College

CSA 319 Medical Assistant 4: Externship | Roxbury Community College

Please remember that there are 3 courses and an externship to be completed for the ESOL Bridge Program to Medical Assistant Training.You will need to complete all three components and the externship. 

Materials

  • Navy blue scrubs

  • Comfortable, closed toe, slip safe sneakers

  • Analog watch

  • CPR/AED Certification (must be completed before the completion of the classes).

  • CORI and SORI background check (must be completed before the completion of the classes).

 

Additional Details

Application

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