Medical Assistant

Explore on This Page

• COVID-19 Statement
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Attend an Information Session
• Accreditation
• Program Outcomes Data
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

COVID-19 Statement

Health Sciences & Nursing Programs

The health and safety of our Tarrant County College District (TCCD) community are responsibilities that we all share.

TCCD does not require the COVID-19 vaccine to access TCCD properties or to participate in campus activities.

Our Clinical Partners

However, TCCD’s partners may require vaccination for students enrolled in technical programs that require the fulfillment of onsite practicum/clinical coursework at one of our partnering facilities.

Students in technical programs with a practicum/clinical component may be required by the partnering facility to have the vaccine to complete the practicum/clinical requirement at the partnering facility. Several hospitals require technical program students to be fully immunized against COVID-19 before arrival at the facilities.

As a result, practicum/clinical sites for unvaccinated students may be limited; therefore, graduation may be delayed if students decline clinical/practicum assignments at sites requiring vaccination.

Our Program

Why Choose Medical Assisting?

• Use your understanding of people to calm & support patients who may be in pain or under stress
• Work in a healthcare position whose duties can vary depending on the location, specialty, or size of practice / facility
• Have opportunities to grow into specializations or leadership roles after gaining experience or more education

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

Administrative Activities Include:

• Schedule & receive patients
• Perform basic administrative tasks
• Serve as a liaison between the physician & other individuals
• Manage practice finances

Clinical Activities Include:

• Take patient histories & vital signs
• Assist the physician with examinations & treatments
• Perform asepsis & infection control
• Prepare & maintain electronic medical records

Explore the Professional Organization

• American Association of Medical Assistants

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved

You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.

Questions? See VetSuccess on Campus

Selective Admission

Medical Assistant is a selective admission program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our Medical Assistant program.

Get the Details on These Pages:

• About Our Program
• Selective Admission
• How to Apply
• Performance Requirements
• Our Program Goal, Objectives & Outcomes

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Certificate

Level 1

• Medical Assistant

Continuing Education Programs

• Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Attend an Information Session

About the Session

Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more. Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Medical Assistant Information Session (PDF)Listen

Questions?

Contact Health Science Career Advising.

Accreditation

Our Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed to CAAHEP:

CAAHEP

Address: 9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Email: mail@caahep.org
Website: www.caahep.org

Program Outcomes Data

Graduate Data

The 5-year average for the exam passage rate for 2020–2024 is 87.64%

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!