Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Panola 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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Panola College

80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX

Panola College was established in 1947, and is located in Carthage, Texas. Panola College enrolled 2700 students this year, giving it the second highest enrollment rate in the state. Approximately 1300 of those students attend part time.

In state students who attend full time can expect to pay just under $9000 a year in tuition, which includes campus room and board, books, and additional fees. Out of state students won't need to dig much deeper, considering their annual tuition is around $9700.

Panola students have the opportunity to earn their associate's degree through various majors such as Business, Education, Engineering, Social Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts, to name just a few. Certification is also offered in a variety of vocational and technical classes, including Welding Technology and Marketable Skills. Panola College also utilizes three off campus sites in order to provide students with several convenient locations.

Several options are available to the student who is interested in becoming active in school clubs. Band, Media Arts, Swing Dance, Physics and Chemistry, and Theatre are just a few of the many organizations available to students. Fraternities, sororities, and the college sports teams (Baseball, Basketball, and Volleyball) are also popular choices for the student who wishes to be more involved.

Carthage is a relatively small town but is conveniently located approximately 20 to 40 miles from cities such as Shreveport, Marshall, and Longview. Panola students looking to spend a little more time exploring the local scenery will enjoy the benefit of being within close range to these lively areas.

Anyone interested in learning more about the academic opportunities available to them through Panola College may do so here.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Panola College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• 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).