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We are committed to helping our students find career opportunities that help them achieve their goals. We offer career development and employment assistance to all our students and graduates.

Our MA Program is Available at the Following Campuses:

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Concord, CA
  • Fremont, CA
  • Hayward, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • San Jose, CA
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Reno, NV
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Student Services Advisors are here to support you not only in your education, but in your overall happiness and well-being. Some of the things we help with include:

  • Study & Time Management Skills
  • School/Life Balance
  • Overcoming Text Anxiety
  • Connecting With Peers
  • Building Technology Skills
  • Campus & Community Resources

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Hands-on Training: Real-world simulations, labs, and healthcare facility experiences.
Dedicated Support: Your successful MA career is our utmost priority.
Experience: We have over 21 years of experience and span across 8 campuses

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Overview

Doors open for nurses equipped with a BSN degree. A bachelor’s degree in Nursing allows Registered Nurses (RNs) to advance their careers in a variety of healthcare settings. Eagle Gate College offers a hybrid online BSN program that will prepare students for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Students gain invaluable skills, while benefiting from the convenience of completing many of their courses online. Our flexible schedules provide an alternative solution for busy adults and full-time parents.


Our BS in Nursing Graduates Are Fully Trained in These Areas:

  • Patient care
  • Nursing fundamentals
  • Pharmacology
  • Therapeutic treatment interventions
  • Medical/surgical nursing
  • Leadership
  • Mental health nursing
  • Mother/baby and pediatric nursing
  • Licensure examination preparation

Our Schedules Work Around Your Work

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Eagle Gate is offered in a hybrid format. The majority of courses are offered online, so it’s perfect for working adults, full-time parents, and others who can’t attend class every day.


Why Do I Need a BSN Degree?

Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree typically receive higher salaries, coveted leadership roles, and a wider variety of jobs. A 2016 study from Nurse Journal found that, of 187,000 nursing jobs posted over a 90-day period, BSN holders were eligible for 88% of those jobs, while RNs with associate’s degrees were only eligible for 51% of them.


Can I Earn My BSN Online?

It depends on the program. Eagle Gate College offers their BSN program in a hybrid online format. The majority of these courses can be completed online, which might be a great option for working adults, full-time parents, and others who can’t attend class every day.

Join Unitek College Today!

Student Services Advisors are here to support you not only in your education, but in your overall happiness and well-being. Some of the things we help with include:

  • Study & Time Management Skills
  • School/Life Balance
  • Overcoming Text Anxiety
  • Connecting With Peers
  • Building Technology Skills
  • Campus & Community Resources

Medical Assisting Program Overview

We offer a hybrid-online Medical Assisting training program that can equip you with the necessary skills and experience to excel as a Medical Assistant. Our curriculum emphasizes administrative and clinical skills to prepare you for work in the field. Moreover, you will receive extensive instruction in medical office & clinical procedures, basic anatomy & physiology, and other special duties common in the field.

Students currently learn through online program instruction, hands-on lab exercises, and supervised externship hours. If you are considering a career in Medical Assisting, submit a request form to speak with one of our admissions representatives. Advance your career with us at Unitek College.

Our Medical Assisting Graduates Are Skilled in These Areas:

  • Clinical and Administrative Procedures
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Pharmacology and Medication Administration
  • Diagnostic Imaging Assistance
  • Patient Assessment and Infection Control
  • Specialized Medical Care Techniques
  • Surgical Assistance and Life Stage Care
  • Medical Office Management and Digital Health Systems
  • First Aid and Emergency Management
  • Externship/Capstone Project for Practical Experience

Why Pursue a Medical Assisting Diploma?

Medical Assistants play a vital role on the healthcare team. They assist other healthcare professionals in carrying out their responsibilities and promote positive healthcare choices and emotional support for their patients. Medical Assistants are often the first and last faces a patient will see during their visit. They work in various healthcare settings, including doctors’ offices, hospitals, laboratories, and retirement communities.

Their duties include both administrative and clinical functions. Some administrative tasks range from scheduling medical appointments and ordering supplies to billing and bookkeeping responsibilities.

Career Opportunities as an MA

Medical Assistants work in a variety of healthcare environments. These include but are not limited to: physician offices, private healthcare facilities, hospitals, hospital clinics, laboratories, health industry providers, independent clinics, and industrial firms requiring healthcare personnel.

Medical Assisting Program Overview

We offer a hybrid-online Medical Assisting training program that can equip you with the necessary skills and experience to excel as a Medical Assistant. Our curriculum emphasizes administrative and clinical skills to prepare you for work in the field. Moreover, you will receive extensive instruction in medical office & clinical procedures, basic anatomy & physiology, and other special duties common in the field.

Students currently learn through online program instruction, hands-on lab exercises, and supervised externship hours. If you are considering a career in Medical Assisting, submit a request form to speak with one of our admissions representatives. Advance your career with us at Unitek College.

Did You Know?

The Average Salary for a Medical Assistant in the United States is: $43,3502

Medical Assisting Curriculum (28 Credits)

Our hybrid-online Medical Assisting program can prepare you for a career as an entry-level Medical Assistant in as little as 9 months. You will learn how to perform clinical and administrative tasks in a medical office, clinic, hospital, or other healthcare settings.

This is a blended-online program in which all your theory (didactic) courses are online, while your lab and externship requirements are mostly in-person with minor online components. Our hybrid program emphasizes administrative and clinical skills, with varied instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedures, clinical procedures, basic anatomy & physiology, and other special duties common in the field.

By the end of our program, you will complete 28 semester credits and a 160-hour externship at a healthcare facility. Class topics include pharmacology, medical administration, diagnostic imaging, surgical technique, medical law, and more.

ACCSC Accreditation

Unitek College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

1. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

2. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for Medical Assistants was $43,350 as of May 2023. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program. (accessed on 4/18/2024)

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Unitek College Wins the 2024 CAPPS
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CAPPS is the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools

Unitek College Wins the 2024 CAPPS
School of the Year Award

CAPPS is the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools