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Medical Assistants who can perform a variety of skilled administrative and clinical tasks are in high demand. To meet this rapid growth in the medical profession, Austin Community College has created an accelerated program that will prepare students to quickly become a highly valued member of any clinical team.  \nYour Building Blocks to Success  \nThe Austin Community College Medical Assistant program creates a defined pathway for you into a rewarding health care career, and may be completed in as little as 6-7 months.  \nThis 720 hour program includes:  \n• Full-time day or part-time evening classes  \n• Classroom, clinical lab, and hands on experience  \n• Preparation for the National Medical Assistant exam  \nGet Started Now  \nIf you have a high school diploma, GED, or college transcript, have good oral and written communication skills, no criminal record, then download the application from this page and begin the checklist. Fast paced day programs begin in June and January. Evening classes begin three semesters a year and many evening classes are online.  \nASSISTANT  \nPROGRAM INFORMATION  \nESTIMATED TUITION:  $7,643  \nmay not include books & fees  \nFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE*  \nTIME COMMITTMENT:  \n 6-12 months  \n15-30 hours/week  \nCAREER INFORMATION:  $1616/hr average income w/ experience  \nCONTACT  \nPROGRAM COORDINATOR:  \n BETTYE KOCHENDORFER  \n[bettye.kochendorfer@austincc.edu](bettye.kochendorfer@austincc.edu)[ ](bettye.kochendorfer@austincc.edu)(512) 223-7055  \nADMINISTRATIVE COURSES  \nHPRS 1006 Essentials of Medical Terminology MDCA 1009 Anatomy & Physiology  \nMDCA 1002 Human Disease / Pathophysiology HITT 1053 Legal & Ethical  \nMDCA 1021 Administrative Procedures  \nProgram Courses  \nCLINICAL COURSES  \nHITT 1049 Pharmacology  \nMDCA 1017 Procedures in a Clinical Setting MDCA 1076 Administration of Medications MLAB 1001 Introduction Lab Science MDCA 1064 Practicum: Medical Assistant  \n*for financial assistance  \neligibility, call  \n(512) 454-9675 (866) 518-0576  \nGet more information at [continue.austincc.edu/medical](continue.austincc.edu/medical)","cbCaiiuiG7pNzdsA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiuiG7pNzdsA","pdf",313637,"English","# Program Overview\n## Duration and Learning Format\n## Program Components\n# Admissions and Next Steps\n## Eligibility Requirements\n## Start Dates\n# Costs, Financial Aid, and Contact\n## Estimated Tuition and Assistance\n## Time Commitment\n## Administrative and Clinical Courses","[{\"question\":\"How long does the Austin Community College Medical Assistant program take?\",\"answer\":\"The program can be completed in as little as 6–7 months. 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