YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Medical Assistant in Austin

Start a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 18 weeks — no prior experience needed. Here's your step-by-step guide.

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Apply now and a member of our admissions team will walk you through everything you need to know.

Weeks to Graduate: 18
Total Tuition: $4,490
Next Start Date: March 21, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1950

Become a Medical Assistant in 5 Steps

Medical assistants are in high demand across and the surrounding area. Here's how you can start your new career:

Apply to Austin Medical Assistant School

Fill out our simple application — it takes about a minute. No prerequisites, no entrance exams. Our admissions team will guide you through the rest.

Complete Your Training

In just 18 weeks, you'll learn everything from medical terminology and clinical procedures to hands-on skills in a real medical office. Topics include phlebotomy, EKG, and vitals measurement.

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real medical office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Get Certified

Pass the CCMA exam — we include prep and the certification exam in your program so you graduate ready to work anywhere in the country.

Start Your Career

Our career services team helps connect you with local medical offices that are hiring. We assist with resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement.

Why Is a Great Place to Start

Medical assistants are in demand across and . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

18 Weeks

From enrollment to graduation

$0 Student Debt

Graduate debt-free with our payment plans

Career Support

Job placement help after graduation

No Experience Needed

You don't need any prior healthcare experience or college coursework to enroll. Our program is designed for people from all backgrounds who are ready for a career change. All you need is a desire to learn and a commitment to your future.

What Are Our Students Saying?

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The instructors here are awsome and Payton our student adviser is a wonderful person. I am so happy I chose Austin medical schoo. l

Donna Walker

In career science Rasika has coached me in how to talk to my supervisors and managers

Sofia Martinez

I really enjoyed my time at the school and had great instructors. I do feel as though that some of the test questions weren't covered in the lessons, but I still loved the experience.

Elias Cummings

I honestly enjoyed my experience. Becoming a Medical Assistant through this program was a breeze and my instructors were phenomenal. HUGE shoutout to Mr. Victor and Mrs. D!! I could not have succee... Read more

Melia Rojas

the teacher victor and Ms D where very helpful in my journey I'm very thankful to have been able to complete the course

Bayrely Morales

Instructor Dora and Shay were amazing, they made learning so easy. I enjoyed going to class on Saturdays because of how great they were.

Pammie M

Almost done with my program and JAY PEREZ has absolutely informative instructor and Esmerelda has been with helping prepare us for my exam.

Alicia Bishop

I am currently enrolled in the Austin medical school assistant program. I love it!!! They are very helpful. There are lots of hands on experience and labs that will teach you almost everything you ... Read more

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Your New Career Starts Here

Join thousands of graduates who have launched medical assistant careers with Austin Medical Assistant School.

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