Medical assistants are multi-skilled health care professionals with a strong background in basic patient care and assessment, medical laboratory procedures including routine blood and urine analysis, appropriate emergency medical care procedures, problem solving skills, effective teamwork, oral and written communication skills, and medical office administrative procedures for managing medical records, medical transcription, and medical insurance billing. As part of the degree plan students will complete an internship enabling them to gain real medical office experience.

South Texas College has been approved to serve as a proctoring site for students seeking certification by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon successful completion of the coursework students are eligible to participate in any of the national examinations offered by NCCT for multiple credentials including the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT), National Certified ECG Technician (NCET), and the National Certified Insurance & Coding Specialist (NCICS).

Program Admission Requirements

A. All applicants must meet general admission requirements to South Texas College.
B. High School graduation or GED Equivalent.
C. Degree option: Demonstrate proficiency in state-mandated general knowledge content through approved means; i.e., Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) with program specific exemptions accepted.
D. Certificate options: Pass college placement test with minimum scores or complete developmental classes with a grade of "C"; or better for course placement as follows;
    Completion of READ 0090 or equivalent.
    Completion of ENGL 0091 or equivalent.
    Completion of MATH 0085 or equivalent
E. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC.
F. Satisfy program specific requirements for clinical practice.
G. Submit a completed Medical Assisting program application.
H. Participate in individual student advisement with Medical Assisting faculty prior to registration.

Selection Process

Students accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until maximum class size reached. A waiting list for the next available class is established if more applications are received than can be accommodated.

Program Application

Program applications are available from Medical Assisting faculty and will be discussed and completed during advisement prior to registration. Please contact the Program office at (956) 872-3018 for additional information or appointment with program faculty.

NOTE: Please see program WEB page for up-to-date information regarding admission requirements, curriculum changes, selection criteria and procedures, and application revisions at www.southtexascollege.edu/nah.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assistant Technology, a student must meet all college graduation requirements and complete all coursework as prescribed in the degree plan with a minimum grade of “C”.