Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Western Technical College 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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Western Technical College

9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX

Western Technical College is a two year private career college that provides a great education environment for its students. Over 980 students have completed their education in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with a graduation rate of about 88%. Western Technical College has several programs to pick from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Massage Therapy
• Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant

To support students and graduates, Western Technical College may offer support services including:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges since 1990. Please visit westerntech.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Technical College 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

• El Paso, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $23530

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