Medical Assistant Technology
Students are admitted to South Texas College through the provisions of Board Policy 3200. General admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs of the College. The Nursing and Allied Health Division offers Selective Programs with application requirements. Application requirements are included in the description of each program. In addition, some Selective Programs have a Competitive Entry selection process based on a competitive point system.
Information For Interested Students
Program 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 that can be accommodated.
- Degree Plans
- Faculty
For faculty not listed, please contact the department.
- Staff
- Career Exploration
Work Environment
Medical Assistants work in a variety of medical centers including blood banks, cancer centers, surgical centers, hospitals, medical laboratories, medical offices and specialty clinics. Some MAs are eligible to work in school districts alongside the school nurse.
Potential Job Titles
- Medical Office Specialist
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- ECG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Educator
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $14.71/hour ( Source)
Contact Medical Assistant Technology Program
Program Chair
Dr. Theresa Langlass Garza
NAHC A.106C
Department Contact
Abigail Rodriguez
Program Coordinator
NAHC 2.320
956-872-3002
Program Advising
Rickey L. Banda
Advisor
NAH-A 100H
956-872-3027