Medical Assisting
Lone Star College
Houston, Texas
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
3 semesters (about 12 months)
Program Cost
Not available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
Cost Source
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
Program Source
Financial Outcomes
Median Earnings
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Monthly
Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Medical Assisting Programs equip students with a range of skills essential for working in health care settings:
Skills Taught:
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and handling insurance forms
- Clinical Procedures: Measuring vital signs, administering injections, conducting venipuncture, and running tests
- Patient Care: Interviewing patients, preparing treatment rooms, and accurate medical information recording
- Specialized Procedures: Using specialized equipment like EKGs and diagnostic tools
Program Features:
- Stackable & FastTrack Programs: Career advancement options and efficient learning
- Clinical Specializations: Certificates like Clinical Medical Assistant and Clinical Medical Assistant (Bilingual)
- Testimonials: Small classes, affordability, and supportive learning environment
- Career Opportunities: Projected 29% growth in medical assistant employment
Skills Taught:
- Administrative Tasks: Scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and handling insurance forms
- Clinical Procedures: Measuring vital signs, administering injections, conducting venipuncture, and running tests
- Patient Care: Interviewing patients, preparing treatment rooms, and accurate medical information recording
- Specialized Procedures: Using specialized equipment like EKGs and diagnostic tools
Program Features:
- Stackable & FastTrack Programs: Career advancement options and efficient learning
- Clinical Specializations: Certificates like Clinical Medical Assistant and Clinical Medical Assistant (Bilingual)
- Testimonials: Small classes, affordability, and supportive learning environment
- Career Opportunities: Projected 29% growth in medical assistant employment
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Lone Star College is a public community college system serving the northern portions of the Greater Houston, Texas, area.
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