Medical/Clinical Assistant Program
The Medical/Clinical 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
DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OFFERED
The MCA department offers two routes to provide you with the education and training you need to begin your career.
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Level II Certificate
Upon completion of either route, students will be able to make an application to take the certification exam with American Medical Technologist to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
For course descriptions and tuition and fee information, please see the Course Catalog.
JOB OUTLOOK
Medical/Clinical Assistants are expected to have excellent job prospects. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, employment of Medical/Clinical Assistants is projected to grow 29 percent nationwide from 2016 to 2026. The projected growth in the State of Texas for the same period is estimated at 35.8%, much faster than average for all occupations. Medical/Clinical Assistants are listed as a Demand Occupation in the Abilene Region of Texas, and growth is projected to increase by 2.2% annually for the next seven years. Currently, Medical/Clinical Assistants in the Abilene Region have a median income of $28,660.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to apply? Check out our New Student Checklist. For more information on applying to the program, please contact:
Courtney Garcia
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
Bldg. 16, Room 101
courtney.garcia@wtc.edu
325-574-7659
Shawn Fonville
Dean of Career & Technical Education
Bldg. 15, Room 108
shawn.fonville@wtc.edu
325-574-7645