About
Medical Assistant Program at Goodwill Career & Technical Academy
The Medical Assistant program at Goodwill Career & Technical Academy offers accelerated, in-person training designed to prepare students for fast-growing healthcare careers with little to no cost. This comprehensive program provides specialized instruction in nursing and medical disciplines, empowering individuals to achieve their Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential and secure rewarding employment through robust career support and job placement services. Transform your future with hands-on skills and a pathway to a vital role in healthcare.
Program Details:
- Cost: 0 USD (little to no cost for qualified applicants)
- Duration: 13-19 weeks
- Schedule: In-person training
- Prerequisites: Photo ID, authorization to work in the US, high school diploma or equivalent, drug and alcohol free, proficiency in math
- Accreditations: Prepares students for the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) exam, but no explicit program accreditations by CAAHEP or ABHES mentioned.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential and offers comprehensive career support and job placement services.
Organization
Goodwill Career & Technical Academy
Goodwill Career & Technical Academy
Goodwill Career & Technical Academy, located in Austin, TX, is an educational training provider offering accelerated career certification programs primarily in healthcare, business, skilled trades, and technology. The school emphasizes a hands-on practical training approach, particularly in programs like phlebotomy, which includes a 9-week course with both classroom instruction and clinical practice. A significant student benefit is that most training is offered at little to no cost to qualified applicants, coupled with personalized career support and job placement assistance, preparing students for state and national certification exams and enabling a quick transition into new careers through strong employer connections.
Highlights:
- Provides accelerated career certification training at little to no cost
- Offers comprehensive career support and job placement services
- Emphasizes hands-on practical training
- Prepares students for state and national certification exams
- Offers programs like phlebotomy with in-person, hands-on training including clinical practice