Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting Program at COM
About the Career
Often the first friendly face seen by patients, medical assistants guide patients throughout a clinic or hospital visit.
Taking vital signs, helping complete paperwork, recording patients’ symptoms and administering medication are among their varied roles.
About the Program
Prepare to succeed in a rapidly growing field with the College of the Mainland Medical Assisting Program.
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.
The COM Medical Assisting Program assists students in preparing for certification, either through the American Association of Certified Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technology Association.
Alumni are in demand immediately after graduation in hospitals, offices and clinics.
Why Choose the COM Medical Assisting Program?
- 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.
- 66.67% retention for 2020
Accreditation
The COM Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
This organization can be contacted at: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 1361 Park Street; Clearwater, FL 33756; 727-210-2350.
From Our Graduates
“The best part about the program is the hands on training and great class schedules.”
“I have trusted College of the Mainland for multiple courses over the last 12 years.”