New Start School

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.

New Start School’s Medical Assistant Program in McAllen, Texas trains students for clinical, patient-care, clerical, and administrative duties in medical clinics, hospitals, physician offices, laboratories, and other health care facilities. Graduates receive a diploma from New Start School. The program comprises 610 hours and is offered in day classes over 23 weeks or night classes over 32 weeks. Training covers patient safety, universal precautions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, equipment safety, and related medical assistant responsibilities. The program includes preparation for employment in settings where medical assistants support providers, nurses, and patients. No specific admission requirements are stated in the available program information.

New Start School’s Phlebotomy program in McAllen, Texas, trains students in laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, equipment handling, human body systems, and professional ethics. The program prepares graduates for employment opportunities in hospitals and other health-care facilities and leads to a certificate of completion from New Start School. Students who complete the program are also prepared to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician examination named by the school. Day classes run for about eight weeks, while night classes run for about 15 weeks. The program includes 230 hours of training. No admission requirements are stated in the available program information.