Medical Assisting
San Jacinto College
Houston, Texas
Certificate
Online
Program Details
Program Length
2 Years
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.
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Financial Outcomes
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Median Debt
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The Medical Assisting Program at San Jacinto College focuses on teaching key skills essential for success in the health care industry. Students learn administrative duties, clinical skills for various medical fields, and essential business skills like interview techniques.
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: Handling lab specimens, arranging hospital admissions, recording vital signs
- Clinical Skills: Preparing for careers in chiropractic, ophthalmology, and podiatry
- Business Skills: Developing skills like making positive first impressions in mock interviews
Program Features:
- Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, and government agencies
- Hands-On Courses: Practical learning experiences with courses like Clinical Computed Tomography, Mammography Technician, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Career Pathways: Advancement opportunities through the Associate of Applied Science degree for progression in clinical positions
Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Duties: Handling lab specimens, arranging hospital admissions, recording vital signs
- Clinical Skills: Preparing for careers in chiropractic, ophthalmology, and podiatry
- Business Skills: Developing skills like making positive first impressions in mock interviews
Program Features:
- Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in physician's offices, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, and government agencies
- Hands-On Courses: Practical learning experiences with courses like Clinical Computed Tomography, Mammography Technician, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Career Pathways: Advancement opportunities through the Associate of Applied Science degree for progression in clinical positions
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
San Jacinto College is a public community college located in the Greater Houston area, with campuses in Pasadena and Houston.
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