About
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)
Organization
Alamo College District
St. Philip’s College is an Alamo Colleges District institution in San Antonio, Texas. It prepares students for occupational fields including Certified Paralegal, Child Development Associate – Center-Based, Cybersecurity, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Emergency Medical Technician, IT Support, and Medical Assistant. The college also offers associate degrees and certifications, with programs spanning healthcare, information technology, business, automotive technology, manufacturing, culinary arts, and construction trades. Its academic offerings include a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity designed to address digital-security workforce needs. St. Philip’s College serves the east and southwest sides of San Antonio and provides programming connected to healthcare careers, skilled trades, transportation, and hospitality.