Collin County Community College District Medical Assisting Allen, Texas

The Medical Assisting Advanced Practice Program at Collin College equips students with essential skills in clinical duties, laboratory procedures, administrative tasks, and medical procedures. Graduates are prepared for various roles in health care settings such as Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician, and Medical Scribe.

Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Duties: Assisting physicians with patient care
- Laboratory Procedures: Collecting and processing body fluids
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling appointments and managing medical records
- Medical Procedures: Administering injections and medications

Program Features:
- Career Opportunities in diverse health care settings
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Program Goals to prepare graduates for successful entry into the profession and pass credentialing exams

For more information, contact Program Director Leon Deutsch at ldeutsch@collin.edu or 972-549-6404.

The Medical Assisting program at Collin College comes with a variety of expenses. The tuition and fees for the certificate program are approximately $1,674. Additional costs include textbooks ($400), scrubs ($40), an immunization tracker ($30), drug testing ($40), a background check ($40), lab fees ($72, calculated from $24 per course credit for 3 courses), a supply kit ($96), liability insurance ($14), and certification exams ($450). Please note that these costs are estimates and are subject to change.