About
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)
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