GET UP TO $4,500 IN GRANTS TOWARD YOUR TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY!
GET UP TO $4,500 IN GRANTS TOWARD YOUR TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY!

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SO ARE YOU.

We offer our learners the opportunity to LEARN, DO, and LIVE a new career in 9 months or less.

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* SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.

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320 Hours of Hands-On Lab Hours
178 Hours Of On-The-Job Externship
Preparation For 6 Career Certifications
Earn 20 Skill Badges
EKG Training
Phlebotomy Training
Professional Skills Training
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ACCREDITED

Southern Careers Institute is Accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

APPROVED

Southern Careers Institute is Approved for training by The Texas Workforce Commission.

Authorized

Southern Careers Institute is Authorized by the National Health Career Association to be a certification testing site.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMEDICAL ASSISTANT CAREER

Why become a Medical Assistant?

Being a Medical Assistant allows you to make a positive impact on people’s lives by providing direct patient care and support. Additionally, the healthcare industry continues to grow, and there is a high demand for Medical Assistants.

Being a Medical Assistant allows you to make a positive impact on people’s lives by providing direct patient care and support. Additionally, the healthcare industry continues to grow, and there is a high demand for Medical Assistants.

Our Medical Assistant training uses a hands-on training model to teach aspiring Medical Assistants important skills such as: 

  • Reading Vital Signs
  • Performing EKGs and CPR
  • Drawing Blood
  • Performing Lab Work

Training in an approved program like the one offered by Southern Careers Institute is a necessary step to becoming a medical assistant.

Southern Careers Institute’s training is designed to be completed in as little as 9 months!

Medical Assistants can work in a variety of exciting places such as:

  • Physician’s offices
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
  • Medical laboratories

Although many employers prefer certified Medical Assistants, certifications are currently not required. Southern Careers Institute graduates have chosen the following certifications based on their career goals:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMMA)

What does Medical Assistant training consist of?

Our Medical Assistant training uses a hands-on training model to teach aspiring Medical Assistants important skills such as: 

  • Reading Vital Signs
  • Performing EKGs and CPR
  • Drawing Blood 
  • Performing Lab Work

Do you need training to become a Medical Assistant?

Training in an approved program like the one offered by Southern Careers Institute is a necessary step to becoming a medical assistant.

How long is Medical Assistant training?

Southern Careers Institute’s training is designed to be completed in as little as 9 months!

*with successful full-time enrollment

Where can Medical Assistants work?

Medical Assistants can work in a variety of exciting places such as:
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
  • Medical laboratories

Do you have to have certification to become a Medical Assistant?

Although many employers prefer certified Medical Assistants, certifications are currently not required. Southern Careers Institute graduates have chosen the following certifications based on their career goals:
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMMA)

Southern Careers Institute (SCI) does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI. It is not required to attend SCI to attain a job or earn a certain salary in a field of employment. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indicative of those for future and current students. 

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We give students an alternative to expensive, four-year degrees. Employers are looking for specific skills from candidates they can hire with confidence. Our coursework goes deeper than pen and paper, providing hands-on learning opportunities that set us apart from the competition. Our goal is to provide you with an education that will empower your future.

That’s okay! At Southern Careers Institute, we have had a plethora of students successfully complete their programs after being away from school for long periods of time. We’re ready to meet you where you’re at, providing a community-based learning environment where you’ll feel right at home as you readjust to life as a student!
Southern Careers Institute provides you with the training you need to sit for certifications in your chosen field. Whether it’s our Medical Assistant training program, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program, Pharmacy Technician program, Business Accounting Specialist program, HVAC program, or any other educational programs available, you will receive training to tackle industry-specific certifications.
As an accredited school, we participate in many financial aid and grant programs to make your education more achievable. Contact us today and one of our financial aid representatives will explain the process and answer all of your questions.
We have experienced financial aid officers at each campus ready to help you with all your needs. Upon your personal interview, a financial aid officer can determine which financial aid programs you qualify for.

Call 1.833.SCI.TEXAS today to speak with one of our admissions representatives, who will be happy to schedule an appointment to answer all your questions.

Southern Careers Institute is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300,
Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350
(770) 396-3898 or (800) 917-2081

If you are a student transferring from another school, you must provide a transcript and detailed course descriptions for review prior to starting school. Please be advised that the acceptance of credits from another school/state board is at the sole discretion of Southern Careers Institute.
Completion time varies per student, but Medical Assistant courses are scheduled to take three weeks. Contact our representatives at 1.833.SCI.TEXAS for more information!

* SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.

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