Degree and Certificate Programs

The Medical Assistant Program trains students to perform a variety of tasks in a healthcare setting. These tasks may include:

• Scheduling appointments and patient processing 

• Updating patient medical records

• Completing insurance forms

• Taking medical histories

• Cleaning and preparing the examination room

• Measuring vital signs

• Collecting lab specimens

• Assisting with the physical examination

• Administering injections and medications

Medical Assistants are expected to have excellent job prospects. According to O*NET OnLine, the employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than average [9% or higher] from 2023 to 2033. The projected growth in the State of Texas for the same period is estimated at 29%, much faster than average for all occupations.  Medical Assistants are listed as a Demand Occupation in the Abilene Region of Texas, and growth is projected to increase by 2.09% annually for the next seven years. Currently, Medical Assistants in the Abilene Region have a median income of $35,620.

As part of WTC's Alcohol/Drug policy, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests are performed on students during their time in the program.

Health insurance is required of all students entering the program.

The Medical Assistant program offers three routes to provide you with the education and training you need to begin your career.

• Associate of Applied Science Degree

• Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate

• Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Students who complete the Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate or the Associate Degree will be able to make an application to take the certification exam with American Medical Technologist to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

View your courses and tuition and fee information in the Course Catalog. For more information about the program, see our Medical Assistant White Paper, available in English or Spanish.

The ultimate goal of the degree plan is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Due to possible changes at the receiving institution, students are encouraged to review pathway requirements frequently. This document is intended for advising purposes only.

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