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Certified Medical Assistant Program - (Full Course) Hybrid

Join our fast-track Medical Assistant program at the Arlington campus and start your new career in just 8 months!

Hybrid Program – Online, except for Clinicals hands-on Labs

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Certified Medical Assistant Classes at CCI Training Center

  • Fast-track medical assistant program
  • Become a Certified Medical Assistant
  • No prior experience is necessary

A fast-track program focused on preparing students for entry-level healthcare careers quickly and effectively.

Program Format: Offered in a hybrid format (combination of online and in-person learning)
Program Objective: Designed to teach students skills for both front-office and back-office tasks in medical settings
Work Environments: Graduates can work in Doctors’ offices, Clinics, Wellness centers, and Health clinics

Front-Office/Administrative Skills Covered:

  • Scheduling appointments
  • Answering phone calls
  • Basic insurance and medical billing
  • Patient charting and documentation

Back-Office/Clinical Skills Covered:

  • Taking vital signs
  • Administering injections
  • Drawing blood (phlebotomy)
  • Preparing patients for exams
  • Performing basic laboratory procedures
  • CPR training and certification

Career Opportunities After Graduation

  • Medical Assistant
  • Clinical Laboratory Aide
  • Blood Bank Assistant
  • Front Office Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant

What Courses do the Medical Assistant Training Programs have to offer?

MED01: Computer Fundamentals

The course provides students with skills to provide administrative, creative, or technical
services. Students will acquire communication skills, time management and organization, and technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative and Internet-based software programs.

Students will learn to work with online collaboration apps for task management and project tracking. In addition, students will learn to use virtual meeting tools such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.

Prerequisite: None

The course introduces students to the legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues.

Students will learn legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health.

Prerequisite: None

The course covers word-building rules, prefixes, suffixes, and whole-body terminology.
Students will learn terms covering anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions, and diagnostic treatments and procedures. Terms relating to each body system and medical specialty are included.

Prerequisite: None

The course introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care.

Students should be able to identify body system components and functions, relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care.

Prerequisite: None

The course introduces medical assisting students to the study of medications and drugs. Students will learn the sources of drugs, their generic and brand names, the legal classification of drugs, routes and drug administration and describe drug interactions.

Prerequisite: MED03R

This course teaches students how to perform blood collection using various methods, such as vacuum collection, syringes, capillary skin puncture, and butterfly needles. You’ll also learn about specimen handling, processing, and labeling, with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety. Certification for Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Prerequisite: MED04

In this course, students will learn about the different systems in the human body, like the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and others. You’ll also study how these systems work together. The course will also teach basic anatomy and physiology, which are essential for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare.
Students will also work as part of a healthcare team. You’ll learn basic first aid, how to take vital signs, how to prepare and educate patients, and how to perform basic clinical procedures. The course also includes setting up exam rooms, assisting with minor surgeries, learning about radiology, and giving injections and medications.

Prerequisite: MED03/04A and MED28

This course prepares students to work as part of a healthcare team. You’ll learn basic first aid, how to take vital signs, how to prepare and educate patients, and how to perform basic clinical procedures. The course also includes setting up exam rooms, assisting with minor surgeries, learning about radiology, and giving injections and medications.

Students in this course will learn and practice using a common medical records management software application in a simulated medical office. Students will learn and practice entering patient information, posting charges, payments, running financial reports, and filing insurance claims.

Prerequisite: MED03R

This course introduces students to how an EKG machine works and prepares students for EKG Technician Certification. You’ll learn how to use the machine, where to place the sensors, and how to read and interpret the printouts. EKG certification is provided by NHA and AAH.

Prerequisite: MED18/19

The course is a review of the activities and responsibilities that a medical assistant may perform as part of the job. The course prepares students to sit for the national certification exam.

Prerequisite: MED03R/05/28/33/30/32

In this course, students will learn CPR and basic life-saving techniques based on the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines. You’ll practice CPR and learn how to assist someone who is choking.

Prerequisite: None

The course enables students to develop and plan for career advancement. Students will learn resume writing, interviewing, networking, effective communication, managing time effectively, and the use of internet-based websites in the job search. A one-on-one mock interview will be conducted.

Prerequisite: None

Upon successful completion of all academic courses in the student’s Allied Health program, the student participates in an Externship at an approved facility. The Externship enables students to work in the medical environment and apply the principles and practices learned in the classroom.

Externs work under the direct supervision of qualified personnel in participating facilities and under the supervision of a person with appropriate instructor credentials.

Prerequisite: All Academic Courses in the Assigned Program.

Why Choose Our
Medical Assistant Hybrid Program?

Nationally Accredited By

Hybrid Options Available

The Medical Assistant program is hybrid. The hands-on clinical labs need to be attended in person at our Arlington, Texas, campus.

National Accreditation

The hybrid medical assistant program is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training) and PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced instructors who have worked in the field. They’ll equip you with the practical skills you need for a professional healthcare setting and prepare you for certification.

Fully Equipped Medical Lab

Our Arlington campus features a state-of-the-art medical lab for hands-on clinical training, ensuring you gain practical experience with real-world tools and techniques.

Small Class Sizes

Small class sizes ensure personalized attention. You’ll collaborate with classmates and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled instructors who also provide online support.

Hands-On Experience

The accelerated medical assistant programs in Arlington, TX, combine flexibility with hands-on learning, offering students the chance to practice skills while receiving support from experienced instructors.

Weekly Live Lectures

Students attend weekly live lectures where they can interact with instructors, ask questions, and prepare thoroughly for certification exams.

Career Planning

We support students with career assessments, resume help, interview preparation, and career advancement planning. Your Admissions Program Coordinator will guide you throughout your time at CCI and beyond.

Financial Aid

We offer various financial aid options, including Pell Grants, low-interest loans, scholarships, and Texas Workforce (WIOA) funding, to help you afford your training.

Lifelong Employment Assistance

Even after graduation, we stay connected. You’ll have access to employment assistance, resume support, and connections to job opportunities in your field.

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Medical Assistant Certification in Texas

Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion in Medical Assistant.

The Medical Assistant training program prepares you for a Certification Exam. Passing one of these exams might be necessary for some Medical Assistant jobs.

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Job Outlook for Medical Assistants in Texas

  • 01. Strong Growth Texas is projected to have a 25% increase in medical assistant jobs between 2022 and 2032. The number of employed medical assistants in Texas is projected to reach approximately 83,570 by 2032, with about 11,250 job openings annually during this period.
    This growth rate outpaces both the national average and many other healthcare careers.
  • 02. Income Opportunities The average annual wage for medical assistants in Texas is about $38,870, with entry-level positions starting slightly lower and certified or experienced assistants potentially earning more.
  • 03. Reasons for Growth Factors driving this increased demand include the state's rapidly expanding population, greater life expectancy, and ongoing advancements in medical technology.
    These trends boost overall healthcare service needs, making medical assistants essential in numerous settings such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.

The job outlook for medical assistants in Texas is highly positive, with demand continuing to grow at a rate significantly faster than the average for all occupations. There is constant demand for Medical Assistants in various sectors.

What Our Students Say About Our
Medical Assistant Program

I just finished the computer and network administration program. I feel good about completing the program. I feel like it was one of the best things that i’ve accomplished since i moved to texas the thing i like the best is that when i first came to CCI I didn’t know like i know i wanted to learn more about computers but i didn’t like know like exactly what i wanted to do so this experience with CCI helped in different tracks a lot.

NatashaHealthcare Graduate Medical Billing and Coding Program

Well CCI pharmacy tech program made me interested in joining it because it was something quick and available at first i was looking for a job like a quick job but at the workforce center they had called me to the desk my caseworker he called me to the desk and he advertised to me that they had this program so i checked it out and it was convenient it was a well-paying trade job which was something i was looking for my experience.

DawaylusGraduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program

I just finished the computer and network administration program. I feel good about completing the program. I feel like it was one of the best things that i’ve accomplished since i moved to texas the thing i like the best is that when i first came to CCI I didn’t know like i know i wanted to learn more about computers but i didn’t like know like exactly what i wanted to do so this experience with CCI helped in different tracks a lot.

KhadijahIT Graduate, CNA Program

I just recently completed the mma program at CCI training. I feel like I accomplished something that I really wanted to do for a long time. I like the experience that I had here at CCI training, the hands-on experience that I received when I was doing my labs and the instructor Mr Marion is very good at instructing us how to do our lab work and stuff. Right now I’m currently working at the externship site.

JoseHealthcare Graduate, Medical Assistant Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to become a Medical Assistant?

To become a professional medical assistant, complete an accredited medical assistant training program and pass a certification exam, if required.

The hybrid format of the program combines online coursework with in-person, hands-on clinical labs.

Medical assistants are in demand, with strong job prospects projected due to ongoing growth in healthcare.

Medical assistants handle both administrative tasks (like scheduling and billing) and clinical tasks (such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, and assisting with patient exams).

Certifications validate your skills, increase employment opportunities, and may be required for some medical assistant positions.

Those who have recently graduated from the program will earn a Certificate of Completion and are prepared to take a national certification exam for medical assisting.

Medical assistants work in doctors’ offices, clinics, wellness centers, health clinics, and similar healthcare settings.

For qualified students, the CCI Training Center does provide financial aid assistance.

The CCI training center difference

Providing accredited career training for decades, CCI Training Center is a name that is well recognized and trusted among employers in the fields of Information Technology, Medical / Healthcare, and Business & Accounting. At CCI Training Center, we’re proud of the tradition of excellence we established with the first class of professional career training graduates in 1984.

The experts at CCI career training center have been preparing thousands of adults for new careers or assisting them in enhancing their current careers through our fast-track online career training program.

CCI Training 40 Years Anniversary

CCI Training Center is proud to have completed 40 years in service.