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Medical Assisting Program at Dallas College

Dallas College's Medical Assisting program empowers aspiring healthcare professionals with comprehensive clinical training and practical skills essential for success in dynamic medical environments. This 12-month, in-person program provides hands-on experience in vital sign assessments, lab and EKG testing, and crucial externship opportunities at clinical sites. Graduates are well-prepared for industry-recognized certification and fulfilling careers in acute care and physician office settings, gaining a competitive edge in a vital and growing field.

Program Details:

  • Cost: 10800 USD
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Schedule: In-person classes and labs
  • Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 (Composition I) and either SPCH 1311 (Introduction to Speech Communication) or SPCH 1321 (Business and Professional Communication)
  • Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
  • Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and careers in acute care and physician office settings.

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Dallas College - El Centro Campus

Dallas College

Dallas College is a unified institution with seven campuses, offering diverse high-demand career programs and affordable education focused on student success. Its mission is to transform lives and communities through higher education, providing accessible opportunities for all students.

Highlights:

  • Unified institution with seven campuses
  • Offers diverse high-demand career programs
  • Affordable education focused on student success
  • Mission to transform lives and communities through higher education
  • El Centro Campus was first to offer a nursing program
  • El Centro Campus has established relationships with top-ranked hospitals in Dallas
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