Alamo College District

Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included) at Alamo Technical Institute in San Antonio, Texas prepares students for paralegal work, including legal research, interviews, legal analysis, and drafting documents. The program prepares participants to sit for the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), upon eligibility. It is delivered online in a self-paced format and includes 225 course hours over 12 months. The course develops a professional portfolio with legal memoranda, an analysis brief, a settlement brochure, a client intake report, and research documentation. No prerequisites are required to take the course; eligibility for the NALA exam requires meeting one of the organization’s education or experience pathways.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Certified Paralegal (CP) exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Alamo College District’s Medical Front Office program in San Antonio, Texas, trains students for patient-facing administrative work in healthcare offices and prepares them for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification. The hybrid program runs for about four months and includes 176 contact hours. Coursework covers business foundations, medical terminology, basic life support training, professional communication, medical law and ethics, scheduling and patient encounters, certification review, and workplace success. Admission requires proficiency in English reading, writing, and speaking, an age of at least 18, and a high school diploma or GED; recommended CASAS reading and math scores are also listed. The program includes preparation for the CMAA certification exam and training in scheduling, patient communication, insurance procedures, billing support, and healthcare office administration.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

The Dental Assisting Program is a 12 month, Fall-entry only, full-time day program with limited enrollment (24 students). The program seeks to provide each student with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to become a vital part of the dental health care team and to meet the requirements of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) examining entity.

The mission of the program is to provide for and support competency-based learning for a multicultural community. As one of the accredited Dental Assisting Programs in Texas, the program is committed to excellence in helping to meet the diverse needs of both traditional and nontraditional students. The program seeks to provide each student with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to become a functional dental team member and meet the requirements of the national examining entity.

At Alpha Health Institute, we have a comprehensive Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) certification course. Aimed at healthcare workers, this program enables you to gather, analyze and interpret critical data relating to patients' heart conditions. By participating, you get a chance to enhance your knowledge base, further your skills, and deliver high-quality care to heart patients. The course is thoughtfully designed and covers key elements such as understanding EKG/ECG results, identifying various heart conditions, and applying the best practices for cardiovascular care. Our curriculum is known for its practical approach, combining direct theory lessons with hands-on experience, ensuring a thorough understanding of the topic. Upon completion, you receive a nationally recognized certification, confirming your proficiency in electrocardiography. With this certification, your professional credibility in providing cardiac care gets enhanced, opening doors for career advancement.