Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Training in Houston, TX

Medical assistants are indispensable to the operation of any medical practice. At Rosewood Career Institute Inc. in Houston, TX, we train healthcare providers to rely on cross-trained medical assistants who excel in administrative and clinical tasks within ambulatory healthcare systems. Their administrative responsibilities include utilizing electronic medical records, coding insurance claims, billing, bookkeeping, and scheduling diagnostic study appointments. Clinical duties encompass taking medical histories, assisting physicians during exams, collecting specimens, performing CLIA-waived laboratory tests, administering medications as directed, conducting EKGs, drawing blood, assisting with minor procedures, and providing patient education. The specific responsibilities of a medical assistant will vary depending on the practice.

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Nurse in Front Desk — Houston, TX — Rosewood Career Institute Inc.

This is a hybrid program that is completed in 4 months. In this program, you will learn the fundamentals of:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Body Systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Front Office and Back Procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures
  • EKG

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet several requirements. These include holding a high school diploma, submitting an official transcript or GED, attending an information session, clearing a background check, providing identification and Social Security information, and showing evidence of up-to-date immunizations as clinical sites require. 

Classes are available in a Hybrid learning mode, with an optional, supervised clinical internship experience to prepare students for their role as Medical Assistants. This course will prepare you for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

We offer classes throughout the year, with on-site CPR training for your convenience. 

Program cost

The program costs $5500, and flexible payment plans are available to meet your financial needs. We also run monthly promotions to make our program more accessible.

Pay

The median annual wage for medical assistants was $42,000 or $20.19/hour in May 2023.

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 14 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Ready to make a difference? Get in touch with us today, and let’s shape a safer and healthier future together.

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