Goodwill Career & Technical Academy

Goodwill Career & Technical Academy’s Medical Assistant program in Austin, Texas, prepares students to support doctors and nurses with patient examinations and related clinical and administrative tasks. Training covers anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, vital signs, injections and medications, and recording patient information. Course completion prepares students for the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician credentials through the National Association for Health Professionals, followed by the Certified Medical Assistant examination. The program is delivered through day and evening classes and includes 520 class hours; coursework may be completed in 13 weeks, with longer completion tracks also listed. Admission requires a photo ID, authorization to work in the United States, a high school diploma or GED, a background check, and passing entrance-assessment scores. Direct patient contact also requires specified immunization documentation.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NRCPT); Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NRCEKG); CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) Certification Exam
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Goodwill Career & Technical Academy's Medical Billing and Coding program in Austin, Texas, prepares students for work as medical coding and billing professionals by covering medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical classification systems, and coding systems used for reimbursement. Graduates are prepared to take the Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam. The program consists of 400 classroom hours over 12 weeks, with day classes available. Admission requires a photo ID, authorization to work in the United States, a high school diploma or GED, a background check, passing scores on entrance assessments, and proof of a negative tuberculosis test within the previous year. The program also requires attendance at a mandatory orientation before the first class day.

At a glance

• Leads to: Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Goodwill Career & Technical Academy’s Nursing Assistant program in Austin, Texas, prepares students to provide basic care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health, assisted living, and rehabilitation settings. Training covers CPR and basic first aid, vital signs, nutritional meal planning, and infection control measures, and leads graduates to the state test for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. The course may be completed in five to eight weeks, with night classes available. Admission requires photo identification, authorization to work in the United States, a passed background check, and passing scores on entrance assessments. Students entering health-related training with direct patient contact must also meet Texas Administrative Code immunization requirements, including documentation for specified vaccinations and tuberculosis screening.

At a glance

• Leads to: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) state test
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Goodwill Career & Technical Academy’s Commercial Vehicle Operator program in Austin, Texas, trains students in commercial truck driving and prepares them to become certified as a Commercial Truck Driver (CDL-A). The six-week program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training, including pre- and post-trip inspections, road safety, traffic signs, regulations, and heavy-load maneuvering. Day classes are available. Admission requires authorization to work in the United States, a passing background check, and passing scores on entrance assessments. Applicants must also complete a Motor Vehicle Record check before enrollment. The program states that a high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Next start: 10/12/2026
• Leads to: Commercial Truck Driver (CDL-A)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Goodwill Career & Technical Academy’s Phlebotomy program in Austin, Texas, trains students to collect blood samples using venipuncture, butterfly, heel, and capillary puncture techniques. Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, blood and cell composition, blood sampling procedures, and laboratory safety, preparing graduates to take the state test to become a certified phlebotomist. The training includes 180 class hours and may be completed in six weeks, with morning and day classes available. Admission requires photo identification, authorization to work in the United States, a high school diploma or GED, a background check, and passing scores on entrance assessments. Students in direct-patient-contact training must also meet Texas Administrative Code immunization requirements, including specified vaccination and tuberculosis-screening documentation.