clinical Program
Medical Assistant
Vital members of the medical team, skilled in both patient care and administrative tasks.
12 weeks · Hybrid · CMA & RMA Certification Prep
Duration
12 weeks full-time or 24 weeks part-time
Schedule
Day & Evening
Learning Format
Hybrid
Certification
CMA & RMA Certification Prep
Overview
Your path into healthcare.
Become a vital member of the medical team with our comprehensive Medical Assistant Program. Medical Assistants are the backbone of clinical teams — skilled in both patient care and administrative tasks. From taking vital signs to managing medical records, they ensure healthcare runs smoothly and compassionately.
What you'll learn
- Patient Vitals
- EKG Basics
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Communication
Curriculum
How the program is structured.
Medical terminology, anatomy, and workplace safety — the shared vocabulary every clinical task builds on.
Vitals, patient preparation, and infection-control protocols you'll use in every patient interaction.
Venipuncture technique, specimen collection and handling, and lab safety standards.
Electrocardiogram administration, basic rhythm recognition, and supporting diagnostic testing.
Patient records, scheduling, insurance basics, and HIPAA-compliant documentation.
Structured review and practice testing for the CMA and RMA exams, through exam day.
Hands-On Training
Learn by doing.
Every skill in this program is practiced on real clinical equipment in our lab — not just read about in a textbook. By the time you sit your certification exam, the procedures already feel familiar.
Certification
Graduate ready to certify.
Coursework is built directly around the CMA & RMA Certification exam blueprint, administered by AMCA. Structured review sessions run throughout the program, not just at the end.
- CMA & RMA Certification
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Exam offered on campus
Pearson VUE
Authorized on-campus testing site.
NGHI Prep
Your training continues beyond the classroom.
AI Tutor
NGHI Prep AI
Mock Exams
Your mock score
43 / 50
Flashcards
Video Lessons
EKG Lead Placement
Module 3 · EKG Technician
Readiness Score
This week
Why NextGen
Why train here.
[01]
Hands-On Training
- Real clinical equipment from week one
- Small class sizes, hands-on labs
- Supervised clinical externship
[02]
Industry Instructors
- Lead instructors still work in the field they teach
- Small student-to-instructor ratios
[03]
Certification Preparation
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Coursework built around your exam blueprint
- Pearson VUE testing site
[04]
Career Support
- Job search and placement assistance
- 30+ years training Texans for healthcare careers
Get Started
Schedule & admissions.
Schedule
Choose a schedule that fits.
Admissions
What you'll need to enroll.
- 18 years or older on your program's start date
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Brief admissions interview with an advisor
- Background check and health screening before your clinical externship
Student Experience
“I came in with no healthcare experience and left confident enough to start my first clinical role.”
Medical Assistant Graduate
Questions
Frequently asked questions
12 weeks full-time or 24 weeks part-time, depending on the track you choose.
This program is hybrid — a mix of on-campus labs and online coursework.
No prior healthcare experience is required — this program is built for career-changers starting from scratch.
You'll prepare for the CMA & RMA Certification Prep, administered by AMCA.
We don't guarantee job placement, but advisors provide job search and placement support after graduation, and graduate employment rates run around 95%+.
Yes — payment plans are available for students who qualify, alongside Pell Grants and federal loans.
The next cohort starts October 15, 2026.