Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Southwest University 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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Southwest University

715 s texas ave, Bryan, TX

Southwest University is like many other colleges in its methods of teaching, study and examinations. It was once called Southwest Career College, when it recently changed its name to Southwest University in August of 2012. South University provides quality learning opportunities through its facilities and faculty, and asks that students in turn demonstrate dedication and focus in order to work together and succeed. Both the main campus and the auto/diesel shop are located in El Paso, Texas.

Academics

Southwest University has multiple courses of studying through career oriented programs designed to help students jump quickly and easily into the workplace.

Some programs include:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Business Management
• Automotive Technology
• Medical Assistant
• M.R.I. Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Southwest University must have graduated high school or have obtained a GED. Students who meet these requirements can submit an application online.

Students that require financial aid must provide a social security card, proof of residency, if married the spouses tax returns, or if single and under 24 their parents' tax return. Additional information regarding the financial aid process can be obtained online or through the financial aid department through the school.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwest University offers a less than two-year award program in medical assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• College Station-Bryan, TX
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $30350

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).