Medical Assisting

  • Certificate
  • AAS
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Make a difference in a patient’s hospital or clinical experience.

Prepare to succeed in a rapidly growing field with the College of the Mainland Medical Assisting program.

Medical Assistants are allied health professionals who assist the physicians in the medical setting; they perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in order to keep the physician’s office running efficiently.

Application Deadline

Next Apply Date

3/10/26

Next Start Date

8/20/26

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Degrees & Certificates

Level Two Certificate – Medical Assisting

Certificate
In three semesters of hands-on classes you will learn anatomy and physiology, human disease and pathophysiology, medical terminology, medical insurance, medical law, pharmacology and administration of medicine, clinical procedures and laboratory procedures.

Length

24 Credit Hours
3 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In District Tuition: $1,155 per semester for 15 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In Person

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Associate of Applied Science

AAS
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting prepares graduates for a fast entry into the healthcare workforce by building the skills needed to support both patient care and clinical operations.

Length

60 Credit Hours
5 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In District Tuition: $1,155 per semester for 15 credit hours
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Accreditation

The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

How Certificates Stack

Our stackable certificates allow you to learn and add to your educational and professional careers while working toward your associate degree. Complete a certificate along with the AAS degree requirements, and have your associates completed in two years.

Level Two Certificate - Medical Assisting

Certificate
Start building your healthcare career with hands-on medical assisting skills that can stack directly into the Associate of Applied Science degree.
39 credits | 3 semesters

Associate of Applied Science

AAS
Expand on your Medical Assisting certificate with advanced training and broader career opportunities through the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Medical Assisting Certificate + 21 credits | 2 semesters
Student Taylor Bassett
The instructors are fabulous! You learn so much more than what other programs teach you. I was told that the students currently enrolled in our program were just overall better at what they did because they seemed to learn more.
Taylor Bassett
Medical Assisting

Careers & Outcomes

Graduates in Medical Assisting are prepared for entry-level roles supporting patient care and clinical operations in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings. Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties, with opportunities to specialize, pursue certification, or advance within healthcare organizations, offering a stable career path and opportunities for continued growth.

Reach Out To Us

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about admissions or want to speak to someone in the program, our enrollment team is ready to help.
Enrollment Management
409-938-1211
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Additional Program Information

  • High school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE)
    • Individuals without a GED are encouraged to contact Adult Education to get started.
  • Approved Background Check
  • Approved Drug Check
  • Must pass all sections of TSI prior to admission
  • Required Immunization Records
  1. Apply to COM and submit the necessary documents (transcripts, meningitis vaccination if under 22 and proof of Texas residency).
  2. Meet with an Academic Advisor.

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion.  Program specific information will be provided in course syllabi.

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