PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
Take courses for your certificate or degree and still have the flexibility for your family or job.
24/7 ACCESS & SUPPORT
Access your coursework and IT support whenever and wherever you want.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS & ASSISTANCE
Our experienced advisors help students navigate financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
CAREER SERVICES
Our dedicated staff provides career advice and job placement assistance to students.
Medical assistants serve a vital role on the front lines of healthcare. The Medical Assistant program at the College of Health Care Professions can help you develop the skills needed to perform many aspects of patient care, including supporting doctors and nurses, phlebotomy, documenting patient history and vital signs, processing patient insurance and billing. Medical assistants help physician offices, group medical practices, long-term medical care facilities and many other care communities run smoothly.
Medical assistants are valuable members of healthcare teams in many different clinical settings. With a Medical Assistant Certificate from the College of Health Care Professions, you may have the opportunity to work in high-demand areas such as:
- Pediatrics
- Cancer Treatment
- Gerontology
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics*, job openings for medical assistants are projected to grow 15% through 2033 – a much faster than average pace. Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 2 million openings are projected each year.
The Convenience of Attending a CHCP Campus Near You
Complete the program in as little as 36 weeks at a CHCP campus in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, McAllen, one of two San Antonio locations, or one of three Houston locations! Students attending on-campus classes at any of our Texas campuses can select from the following schedule options:
- One-day per week on-campus
- Two-days per week on-campus
- Two or three days per week on-campus night class
All additional learning for our blended programs is completed online, merging the convenience of online courses with the value of in-person training.
The Flexibility of Attending Online
CHCP’s online medical assisting program combines the convenience of 100% online instruction with in-person clinical training at any CHCP campus locations in Texas, providing you the flexibility to balance school with your lifestyle.
Attending our online school is similar to attending our on-campus classes, only with the added convenience of completing most assignments from a virtual classroom. This structure offers the perfect balance of online learning, while providing in-person interaction and the ability to foster important in-person connections.
CHCP’s online medical assisting program can be completed in as little as 48 weeks!
Upon completing the program, students have the option to take the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) examination. This exam demonstrates competency in the core medical assisting skills needed to work proficiently in the role. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to complete an externship, providing valuable hands-on experience prior to graduation.
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
- Overview of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Medical Psychology and Human Relations
- Medical Office Procedures/Management
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Administrative Procedures
- Restorative Periodontics
- Customer Service/Professionalism and Career Preparation
- Medical Insurance and Managing Medical Records
- And More!
POTENTIAL CAREER SETTINGS
- Private Physician Office
- Group Medical Practice
- Surgical Hospital
- Clinical Laboratory
- Long-Term Medical Care Facilities
- And More!
*For additional career titles and earning potential, please visit www.bls.gov.
CHCP, founded by physicians, has been educating students for allied health careers for over 35 years.
