Western Technical College Medical/Clinical Assistant El Paso, Texas

The Medical/Clinical Assistant Program at Western Technical College provides comprehensive training in front and back office duties, EKG monitoring, phlebotomy, and hemodialysis, preparing students for various health care roles.

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Skills Taught:

• Front and backend office duties
• EKG monitoring
• Phlebotomy
• Hemodialysis

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Program Features:

• Fast Track Program completion in 8 months (day classes) or 12 months (night classes)
• Hybrid Program combining online and face-to-face learning
• Eligibility for certifications through the National Healthcareer Association: Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified EKG Technician, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
• Internship Opportunities for hands-on experience
• Career Opportunities in roles like Medical or Clinical Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician

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Facilities:

• Equipped classrooms with instruments such as exam tables, EKG machines, centrifuges, etc.

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For more details on outcomes and the program, visit Western Tech's disclosures page.

The program length for medical assistant certificate program will vary by day and night schedules. Students have an options to attend classes Monday - Friday from 8:30- 2:30PM to complete their certification in 8 short months. or attend classes in the evening from 6pm-10pm to get certification in 12 months.

Western Technical College is an open enrollment college located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and El Paso, Texas. 

Western Tech is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and offers programs with programmatic accreditations in fields such as automotive technology, diesel mechanics, physical therapy assistant, medical/clinical assistant, and accounting. The college is also approved by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.