Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 303530
- Phone: (512) 437-7500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
28:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,988Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at Southern Careers Institute – Harlingen prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer medical assistant program.
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Southern Careers Institute – Harlingen
935 N. Expressway, Brownsville, TX
Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Careers Institute – Harlingen offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 28 |
| Female | 125 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53 |
| White | 80 |
| Unknown | 20 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program at Southern Careers Institute – Harlingen, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Medical Assistants
Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Total Employment: 770
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.90
- Average Annual Salary: $22680
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Southern Careers Institute – Harlingen accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Southern Careers Institute – Harlingen may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work