Medical Assisting Student

Medical Assisting

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Medical assistants are important in all areas of healthcare, from chiropractic to eye care to foot care—and more. Learn how to handle the office tasks that keep these fields going with a degree or certificate from the top medical assisting school in Houston.

Careers

Medical
Assistant
 $38,742
Pharmacy
Technician
 $43,506
Phlebotomist
 $43,939

 Opportunities

With a degree or certificate in medical assisting, you can find a career working in a:

  • Physician’s office
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Hospital
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing home
  • Government agency

 locations

North Campus

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DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Health Care Professional, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Ed

Explore your interest in the medical imaging field or fine-tune your techniques with San Jacinto College's Medical Imaging program.

Students are empowered to learn with our hands-on courses, including Clinical I & II Computed Tomography, Clinical - Mammography Technician, and Clinical I - Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Length Varies
The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.
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Health Science Medical Assisting Pathway, AAS

Technical Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree is a career path for persons who have completed the Medical Assisting certificate program. The 60 credit hour degree is designed to meet continuing education goals, transfer into four-year university health care administration or allied health programs, and to attain possible promotion from entry-level to advanced-level clinical positions.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in five terms, including a summer term.
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Health Science Medical Assisting, Certificate of Technology

Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. As more and more physicians open clinics and care facilities everyday, the need for medical assistants continues to grow. With a certificate in medical assisting, you’ll learn what it takes to handle lab specimens, arrange hospital admissions, record vital signs, and more.
Length 1 Year
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 39 credits for this certificate in three terms, including a summer term.
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Ready to Jumpstart Your Career?

Reach out for more information on a degree or certificate program in medical assisting.
Chris Mendoza
Program Dir, Medical Assistant
Email
Chris.Mendoza@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 459-5410
Location
North
Emily Garcia
Sr Administrative Assistant
Email
emily.garcia@sjcd.edu
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7301
Location
North