Medical Assisting
Make a difference in a patient’s hospital or clinical experience.
Prepare to succeed in a rapidly growing field with the College of the Mainland Medical Assisting program.
Medical Assistants are allied health professionals who assist the physicians in the medical setting; they perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in order to keep the physician’s office running efficiently.
The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Choose Your Path
Associate of Applied Science – Medical Assisting
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting prepares graduates for a fast entry into the healthcare workforce by building the skills needed to support both patient care and clinical operations.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
Level Two Certificate – Medical Assisting
In three semesters of hands-on classes you will learn anatomy and physiology, human disease and pathophysiology, medical terminology, medical insurance, medical law, pharmacology and administration of medicine, clinical procedures and laboratory procedures.
Why Choose Medical Assisting at COM
- Learn with state-of-the-art equipment including simulation manikins and an onsite clinical lab.
- Faculty with real-world experience dedicate themselves to helping you succeed.
- Internships in medical facilities such as University of Texas-Medical Branch can lead to job offers.
- Day classes make beginning school while working convenient.
- The Medical Assisting Program at College of the Mainland has a five-year average of 84.48% for retention for the years 2020-2024.
Program Details
Next Start Date
Fall (August)
Spring (January)
Learning Format
Face to Face
Program Length
Certificate: 3 semesters
AAS: 5 semesters
Degree Plan
View in course catalog
Let’s Connect!
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409-933-8286
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enrollment@com.edu
Careers & Outcomes
Graduates in Medical Assisting are prepared for entry-level roles supporting patient care and clinical operations in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings. Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties, with opportunities to specialize, pursue certification, or advance within healthcare organizations, offering a stable career path and opportunities for continued growth.
See their Success
Meet these College of the Mainland grads to discover how our programs meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Meet Taylor Bassett
Medical Assisting
The instructors are fabulous! You learn so much more than what other programs teach you. I was told that the students currently enrolled in our program were just overall better at what they did because they seemed to learn more.
Additional Program Info
Financial Aid and Scholarships Available
- High school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE)
- Approved Background Check
- Approved Drug Check
- Must pass all sections of TSI prior to admission
- Required Immunization Records
- Apply to COM and submit the necessary documents (transcripts, meningitis vaccination if under 22 and proof of Texas residency).
- Meet with Academic Advisor.