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In person Medical Assistant Classes

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In person

Medical Assistant Program - Goodwill Industries of San Antonio

Embark on a transformative journey with Goodwill Industries of San Antonio's Medical Assistant program, a comprehensive 31-week training designed to equip you with essential medical and administrative skills. This program offers hands-on experience in a variety of crucial areas, preparing you for a rewarding career in healthcare. Learn vital skills from venipuncture to EKG, ensuring you are job-ready and confident to meet the demands of a dynamic medical environment, ultimately transforming your potential into professional success.

Program Details:

  • Cost: 4950 USD
  • Duration: 31 weeks (740 hours)
  • Schedule: In-person training, covering medical law and ethics, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic equipment use, venipuncture, injections, pharmacology, vital signs, CPR, EKG, urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, front office medical procedures, and insurance forms.
  • Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age or older, criminal background check (if applicable), drug screening (if applicable), proof of high school diploma or GED (if applicable), valid Texas ID or Texas Driver License, valid Social Security card, immunization records (if applicable).
  • Accreditations: Unknown (Described as accredited short-term vocational training, but no named accrediting bodies found).
  • Career Outcomes: Unknown

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Online Pharmacy Technician Classes

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Online

Good Careers Academy’s Pharmacy Technician Online Program in San Antonio, Texas, prepares students for entry-level employment in a pharmacy setting. Successful completion results in a certificate of completion, with potential eligibility to apply to the State Board of Pharmacy for registration and test for the national certification exam. The program is delivered online in a guided, self-paced format requiring about 20 hours per week and runs for 30 weeks, including a 100-hour externship. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, hold a valid State of Texas identification card or driver’s license and Social Security card, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a background check. Applicants under 22 must also provide a TB test and meningitis immunization.


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In person Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) Classes

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In person

Join us at Good Careers Academy to secure your future! Here, we aim to equip our students with comprehensive training for a Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A). Our approach is designed not just to provide the knowledge, but also the confidence you need to drive heavy commercial vehicles. With our top-notch instructors ensuring you learn every necessary tactic and rule, and our state-of-the-art driver training vehicles, you get the best exposure possible in the shortest time. Get trained with us and add a universally respected license to your skill set. With our CDL-A preparation, you're more than ready to tackle the demanding roadways.


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Hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant Classes

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Hybrid

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Good Careers Academy had a graduation rate of 85.40% and employment rate of 71.10% in the school year 2020-2021. These numbers are based on 69 students reported.


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About school

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio has been a pillar in the community since 1945, dedicated to changing lives through the power of work. Operating 23 retail stores and 13 Good Careers Centers across multiple Texas communities, this organization offers comprehensive employment, training, and educational opportunities. These programs aim to combat poverty and create opportunities, benefiting over 50,000 individuals annually.

Highlights:

  • Provides employment, training, and educational opportunities to over 50,000 individuals annually
  • Operates a network of retail stores, donation stations, and career centers
  • Mission is to help change lives through the power of work by fighting poverty and creating opportunity
  • Has been changing lives through the power of work since 1945
  • Operates 23 retail stores and 13 Good Careers Centers across multiple Texas communities

In the San Antonio, TX area

703 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78207