Medical Assistant Program
Diploma · 51.5 quarter credit hours
The Medical Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level employment performing administrative, clerical, and clinical duties within the health care field.
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Maestro College has not enrolled new students since June 2026. This page describes the program for current students and for reference. Current students can find their next steps on Current students.
Locations
This is an on-campus, in-person program. Classes are held at our Texas campuses - choose the location that works best for you.
Program snapshot
Program overview
The Medical Assistant program prepares the graduate for employment as an entry-level Medical Assistant performing administrative, clerical, and clinical duties within the health care field. Graduates will have a working knowledge of administrative duties including scheduling, billing, and coding, as well as clinical duties including phlebotomy, ECGs, injections, vital signs, emergencies, and assisting practices in daily operations.
The program concludes with a 200-hour externship (MEDI 400), providing supervised, hands-on experience in a health care setting.
Schedule
Day schedule
38 weeks
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Evening schedule
38 weeks
Monday-Thursday, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Skills you’ll develop
Curriculum
The diploma comprises 21 courses totaling 760 contact hours and 51.5 quarter credit hours, including a 200-hour externship.
| Course | Course name | Lecture | Lab | Extern | Total hrs | QCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OREN 099 | Intro to Career Development and Student Success | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| MEDI 211 | Anatomy & Physiology for MA I | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| MEDI 111 | Electrocardiography Theory | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| MEDI 151 | Vital Signs Theory | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| MEDI 126 | Medical Law and Ethics | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| MEDI 221 | Medical Assisting Lab Applications I | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1.5 |
| MEDI 212 | Anatomy & Physiology for MA II | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| MEDI 231 | Medical Office Practices & Patient Services | 20 | 20 | 0 | 40 | 3 |
| MEDI 222 | Medical Assisting Lab Applications II | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1.5 |
| MEDI 213 | Anatomy & Physiology for MA III | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| MEDI 141 | Software in the Medical Office | 10 | 30 | 0 | 40 | 2.5 |
| MEDI 223 | Medical Assisting Lab Applications III | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1.5 |
| MEDI 214 | Anatomy & Physiology for MA IV | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| MEDI 121 | Medical Insurance and Billing | 20 | 20 | 0 | 40 | 3 |
| MEDI 224 | Medical Assisting Lab Applications IV | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1.5 |
| MEDI 215 | Anatomy & Physiology for MA V | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| MEDI 146 | Pharmacology Theory | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| MEDI 116 | Hematology/Phlebotomy Theory | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| MEDI 225 | Medical Assisting Lab Applications V | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1.5 |
| BPCD 240 | Career Development | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4 |
| MEDI 400 | Externship | 0 | 0 | 200 | 200 | 6.5 |
| Program totals | 340 | 220 | 200 | 760 | 51.5 | |
*Total quarter credit hours will be rounded down to a whole number for accreditation purposes.
**Sequencing of courses may vary depending on point of entry and where prerequisites are required.
Career outcomes
Graduates will be eligible to find entry-level employment in a medical office, hospital, or other health care facility. Examples of positions may include: