The Medical Assistant certification program at New Start School is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the fast-paced healthcare industry. Through hands-on training and theoretical learning, students gain proficiency in various medical procedures, administrative tasks, and patient care, preparing them for a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can confidently take the certification exam and embark on a fulfilling professional path in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

Certified Nurse Assistants are an essential part of the patient-care team. CNAs not only provide physical care for patients but also emotional & spiritual support, truly making a difference in the lives of patients and families. Students who enroll in the Nurse Assistant Program are taught the theoretical aspects in a regular classroom setting, practice patient-care skills in the school’s laboratory or guided off-campus assignments, and engage in supervised patient care in clinical environments to master the techniques and procedural skills that are required for effective employment. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a diploma from New Start School and are eligible to take the clinical and written examinations conducted at our school and clinical sites by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

The Medical Assistant program is 610 program hours. The length of the Program is 23 weeks for day classes and 32 weeks for night classes. The student will become proficient in the all areas related to the medical assistant. In this program we will prepare you for employment possibilities in Medical Clinics, Hospital, Physician's Offices, Laboratories and other Health Care Facilities. Medical Assistant Program graduates will perform clerical and administrative duties as well as patient care. Additional requirements such as Safety with Patients, HIPPA, Cardio Pulmonary Resesutation Universal Precautions, and Equipment safety will be emphasized as well. The student will receive a diploma from New Start School. Upon completion they will take a test by the American Society of Plebotomy Technician.