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Medical Assistant

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Jobs available locally

7,827

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$31,381 – $44,992

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Jobs available locally

5,397

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$31,199 – $47,759

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

Jobs available locally

1,765

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$31,593 – $67,777

What is the Medical Assistant program?

Earn a CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or other healthcare professionals. They perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to, taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, collecting and preparing lab specimens, and assisting other medical professionals during diagnostic examinations. (Exam Voucher Included)

 

**Student Background Disclaimer:

Many healthcare-related positions require applicants to undergo a criminal background fingerprint test and/or drug screening. A criminal history may prevent licensing, certification or employability.
As you are considering a CE program that requires a criminal background/fingerprint test and/or drug screening, are responsible:
  • For knowing whether if they are eligible for licensure or certification before committing to a CE program, and
  • Contacting the respective certification agency to find out if a conviction will prohibit them from being certified and able to work in the industry.
  • Contacting legal counsel to discuss an existing criminal background prior to applying to Alamo Colleges District Continuing Education for guidance.

Courses 

  • CPR/BLS Healthcare Providers - EMSP 1019
  • Basic Knowledge & Science - MDCA 1091
  • Disease Control & Prevention - HPRS 1091
  • Health & Wellness - HPRS 1007
  • Pharmacology & Lab Procedures - MDCA 1091
  • Procedures in a Clinical Setting - MDCA 1017
  • Medical Law & Ethics Overview - PBHL 1001
  • Clinical Comp & Practical App - MDCA 1054

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

195 Contact Hours

 5 Months

Certification

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website

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Program Requirements         CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist

Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)

You are at least eighteen (18) years of age

Have a high school diploma or GED

Must have access to computer/tablet and internet 

 

Externship Requirements

  • Students who wish to secure their placement in the upcoming Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) program, must complete the list of immunizations and other requirements below, prior to attending the SPT Clinical Lab and Externship. Failure to complete the requirements listed will prevent students from participating in externships and earning their certification credentials.
  • Background Check Drug Screen CPR/BLS Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results (within 1 yr.) Flu Meningitis MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Hepatitis A 1st Hepatitis A 2nd Hepatitis B 1st Hepatitis B 2nd Hepatitis B 3rd Varicella 1st Varicella 2nd Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) COVID (full vaccine & booster)

Tuition

$3,273

 
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance FY 2022-2023  
Tuition and Fees (includes books and certification exam voucher) $5,000.00
Supplies (scrubs with embroidering) $50.00
Personal/Miscellaneous (background check, drug screen, immunizations VARY) $80.50
Total Estimate $5,130.50
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Financial Aid Resources

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Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: dst-ceregister@alamo.edu
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

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HB 1508 Licensing Requirement

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.

For more information, please visit: alamo.edu/hb1508