Program Description

The U.S. Department of Labor expects employment of medical assistants to increase 23 percent through the year 2028. Clinical medical assistants work in a physician’s office or a clinic setting helping physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications. Learning objectives include identification of body parts and their functions, medical terminology, specimen collection, administration of oral and injectable medications and patient communication. Students must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and are required to take an English and math assessment the first day of class. Payment options are available. The program costs $2,695 plus the cost of textbooks and course supplies. Classes must be taken as a cohort in the order in which they are offered.  This program requires additional steps to register. (Day program 56 meetings) (Evening program 65 meetings) (34 CEUs)

Clinical Requirements: Students are required to complete the 80-hour clinical in order to receive his or her certificate of completion. The student is to provide his/her own transportation to the assigned clinical site. The student is responsible for completing the pre-clinical facility legal documentation requirements. The student will be required to attend mandatory facility in-processing and/or training and/or orientation at times other than regularly scheduled clinical/class hours. The student will not be able to attend clinical without required mandatory training. Failure to comply with the mandatory requirements for admission to the affiliated facility for clinical education experience may result in administrative withdrawal from the course. Additional clinical information will to given to students in class. Clinical location placement will be within 80 miles of Central Texas College.

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Program Location and Duration

Available as Face-to-face or Online, 340 hours, average course length 6 months

Program Cost

$2,695 which includes consumable supplies, clinical insurance, name tag and course completion certificate.

$2,850 which includes consumable supplies, clinical insurance, name tag, course completion certificate, and exam voucher.

*Textbooks, navy blue scrubs, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, watch with a second hand are all required and available at the CTC Bookstore.

Additional Program Information

• This course prepares the student to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam.

Program MOS

4N, 68N, 68S, F2, N4, Q5

Program Careers

Healthcare Support

Contact Info

Continuing Education, 254-526-1586