20 Best Medical Assistant Programs In Austin, TX (2022 Updated)

Overall this is an amazing school. All the staff members are always there for you and they always strive to go above and beyond the call of duty. The school in general is a fun environment to actively retain and learn all the necessary aspects of the type of trade you are trying to obtain. I wish all higher learning schools would be like this school. The Instructors are so knowledgeable and so patient with every student on the right teaching method so everyone can feel like they are learning. I have never felt so accepted at a place even though I had no knowledge what so ever of the materials being taught. They hire only the best and retain these great staff members. The curriculum is on pace with all other schools and probably rivals them as well. I am so appreciative of the amount of caring for every student gets the right type of education at the school. The only thing that I might say they could do better is that because of Covid and some other arising issues is that sometimes the class had to do some maintenance work around the school that was not planned in the curriculum and we really did not learn on those kind of days. We did not mind it much and always did help out, but felt like we had no choice. This is not a complaint, but an opportunity for the school to address the issue. Maybe they could implement this into the curriculum and let students know that there may be some days like this that may arise, so that all students are aware issues like this may arise. I am really sad to leave, but know that I am prepared for what lies ahead in my future. Thanks again to all the Staff, Instructors, and last but not least The Owner of the School. I can see why they got a Seal of Approval from the White House.Amir Mahboubi

I must say that the moment I spoke to Shawn Jamali over the phone in March of 2014, my life changed. He motivated me to come on in to show me what Austin Career Institute could do for my life. The training was awesome. The staff and also the things that the work force offered as well. The tools and the laptop gave us the ability to learn and graduate. The first class that he instructed and we are awesome. I jumped into remote command HVAC where I controlled units throughout different cities from a command center. I moved on from there using my Austin Career Institute's knowledge to land a job in the Artificial Intelligence Robotics field to drive and program self driving autonomous cars. I traveled the United States promoting the self driving technology while also performing trouble shooting and wiring techniques that I learned in school. I am continuing my journey in robotics as a technician with self driving forklifts. My journey has been amazing. I owe a huge thank you to Shawn and his amazing team. I'm forever grateful. Thanks.Larry Campbell Jr.

After a change in careers, I had an opportunity through the Texas Workforce Commission . I was asked to review several schools before making a decision on where I would take the HVAC. I met with the Administrator, who was very down to earth and was able to explain the value of coming to school here ACI, I received tools to start me with off in the trade. The instruction is great for a majority, if not all, styles of learning.A BIG plus for me is the hands on training that we are receiving when it comes to learning the different concepts that we are going through. The additional benefits include the teacher very professional help me create my resume and job searches…In 2 more weeks I will be graduate at school and today I got a company hiring me as HVAC Tech, I so happy… Thanks Mr Shawn. I would highly recommend this school for those who want an opportunity for a new career.Tony Phan

I’m in Mrs. Emily’s, CMA (certified Medical Assistant) morning class from 9am-1pm. I’m currently one of the ambassadors for my CMA program and I have met many interesting people while representing my class. I started the class on January 6th of 2022. I currently reside in killeen/Harker Heights, TX., area. I choose to attend the Austin area Cybertex after visiting the reviews online and the school. I learned that the teacher for the Austin location was also the director of the school, this let me know that she had a vested interest in her students success and I was correct. Mrs. Emily is beyond helpful and interested in her “babies “ students learning and understanding each subject matter. I drive and hour and 20 minutes to get to class and haven’t missed a day as of yet because of the encouragement of Mrs. Emily and the subject matters interest me and I don’t want to miss anything. I could have chosen to go to a number of other CMA that were closer to home but I drive here because of Mrs. Emily and her teaching style. If you are looking to get your foot into healthcare or trying to get a leg up on getting into a competitive nursing school program, like I am, this is an awesome place to start and an amazing instructor to learn from. Thank you Mrs. Emily.First Lady

Making the choice to attend CyberTex has been one of the best decisions I have made. From day one, the staff was friendly and accommodating, and ensured that any concerns I had were addressed and I truly felt I was in good hands and not just a number like at other institutions. The instructors are welcoming and knowledgeable. They truly take the time to make new students feel like an asset to the school. Specifically Mrs. Emily, the director and day-time instructor for the CCMA program makes the learning process engaging for students with all levels of medical background. She always goes above and beyond to ensure that the content used in class is relevant and does not shy away from making necessary correlations between the curriculum and real life applications. Her extensive experience and enthusiasm for the field is ever-apparent and makes for a truly refreshing learning experience that every classroom should aim to mimic. The work she assigns is of a level that effectively reinforces the material covered in class but also allows for students to maintain a good amount of time for life outside of school. I am thankful that she tailors the course to not only the end of course certification tests, but also to the limits of what we as students are wanting to learn.Kameron Hill

If you are contemplating on attending CyberTex for the Medical Assistant (MA) Program, just do it! Mrs. Emily Winston, Director of the MA Program and the instructor of the day class. Mr. Bell is the instructor of the night class. These two instructors are not only awesome, but make an awesome team. They compliment each other as teaching partners as they both teach in their own different ways, but yet, have the same purpose….helping and teaching their students. Classes are packed full of the Body Systems and much much more that will get you ready for the CCMA Certification. I am in the day class with Mrs. Winston and the way she teaches for a slow , old timer (like me) is perfect!!! I didn't go to college as school wasn't for me. Although, since being in Mrs. Winston's class, I am at 100% with my grades which is absolutely amazing and all thanks to her and her teaching style. If I can do it, anyone can. Our class is a fun bunch. Add Mr. Bell from the night class into our day mix and man oh man….we are rockin'. Labs are hands on. We practice injections and drawing blood on each other, the real deal. Come join the MA Program, you won't regret it!!!!!!!Elaine Vinklarek

I absolutely loved this course. I totally thought it was a scam at first because of the price and only a two/three day training, BUT it is not (LOL)! Worth your time, effort, and money! Chantelle is a wonderful instructor. She is fun, kind, and genuinely a great teacher! I ended up taking the two day weekend class, and I was able to pass the certification test first try. The workbook they give you is extremely helpful. The class is a quirky way for you to meet new people who have similar interests. Chantelle also hooks you up with several people that will help you find a phlebotomist job in your area. 10 out of 10 would recommend!Natalyn Yates

I had such an amazing experience with the phlebotomy class. Although It was a fast paced course just for 2 days. I was worried about doing short course but I learned so much and now feeling very confident in starting a career in phlebotomy. Chantelle is an excellent instructor & made sure everyone felt safe practicing our skills. She has a very positive & enthusiastic way of teaching which makes it fun and very easy. I highly recommend taking this course with her.Rajvir Kaur

I had a wonderful experience at Northwest Phlebotomy School! Chantelle was our instructor, and she was very patient, helpful, and open to questions. She also gave great tips for next steps after the course, such as getting certified. The classroom environment was safe, and it's a great way to meet new people with similar interests. Great class, I highly recommend.Amy Bridges

The over all experience at Southern Careers Institute, Austin Campus was a huge change in Dynamic, Routine, and overall educational experience. While the Directors do their very best to assist all students in achieving their long term goals to attain a whole career, they make sure that they have the time to be human as well and go above and beyond to make sure that the students are at their best mindset. This past year that I have spent with them feels more like 10 years of experience with so many different students that I met, nurtured and felt the experience of seeing them graduate. My over all personal experience is one that I will never regret and over all feel that this is a home for those who love to help others, to the point where there are no options left to exhaust in order to make sure the student climbs another step in their life choices. SCI does care, they have a heart and will do anything to make sure that those who are looking for a chance or opportunity to better themselves no matter the past have it here. I want to thank all of those who have helped me and supported me through my role as an admissions rep for a year. I also want to thank my students who made me feel a whole person as I saw them grow and change into new people who have the hope, excitement, and drive to do their best. Once again. Thank you SCI, for the opportunity and great experience you have provided! Over and out- VL Admissions Rep. PS. To my students, Keep hitting it hard. Your experience will flourish as soon as you hit that first job! Don't ever give up, and don't look back at the past. "Arriba y Adelante"- VL's GrandmotherVito Lozano

In my experience with this School, I Do Not Recommend. If wasn’t for the instructor Rodrigo, which is a great guy and CDL instructor, I would leave the school on my first day, and I wanted to, he was the one that convinced me to stay. The administration made me fell that they care about you only until they get your money, after that there is no follow up. They advertised that you can get ready in 4 weeks. Absolutely NOT TRUE. I asked in person 4 times , and they told me Yes, it can be done most likely in 6 weeks, I believed and enrolled myself, but took more than 2 months. That’s because after they take my money , they said they have too many students and the schedule is full . And it doesn’t matter if you have a life outside the school ( which everyone has) and tell them that you can’t make in certain hour of the day, they still make the schedule as you are there just to do what they tell you to do. And they schedule you in the worse DPS to be tested , just because to call and schedule in a better one is to much work. That is my experience with the school. People that I’ve meet throughout the course are also unhappy. But if you don’t have any experience with trucks, have the time and pacience to be there 2 months at least, the instructor Rodrigo is the right guy. He makes you calm and confident about driving that huge truck.Elson De Oliveira

I'm not one to normally post negative reviews, however this needs to be put out there. I have not attended this institution, this is solely based off of the experience I have received after accepting one call. I made a grave mistake of agreeing to hearing this institution out on trying to get me to apply and attend. This was back in July/ early August. I heard out their entire spiel over what they offer, and after I told the recruiter I did not have the money to attend (nor would I in the near future) they began their consistent harassment. They have been constantly calling me from different numbers after I had blocked the initial number because the recruiter began calling me back to back to back after I declined her calls while I was at work, I now receive constant emails from DIFFERENT email addresses even after I unsubscribed from all emails and reported as spam. They are still reaching out to me to this day through text and new phone numbers. From what I have experienced based off of this is that this place just wants your money.Aden Russell

ADAS was an amazing experience for me in my path to becoming a more educated RDA. The instructors were very caring and fun and always gave us opportunities to ask questions and give us constructive feedback. Going through this program instilled a new found confidence in me as I’ve now been able to learn hands on in class each Saturday for the past 9 weeks along with our online modules and the textbook readings we were assigned each week. I actually really appreciated the hybrid version of the course since I was able to get in-person experience as well as do the assignments at home on my own time (after working full time hours each day of the week). I’d say the best part of the program is the friends we’ve been able to make and the fun conversations we’ve had with our instructors. Courtney, Brandy, and the other instructors who helped out from time to time have been *so* helpful and amazing. I love how you can feel that they genuinely care about your education and experience! Thank y’all for everything :’)Rachel Christofferson

I’ve had a great experience in this program and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in joining this field. Ms.Cindy was my instructor & I enjoyed learning from her in class while being taught hands on and I can say that it was very helpful to get that experience & knowledge that has helped me tremendously in this dental field. I definitely enjoy going to school once a week and having the rest of the week to do my homework online I feel like it allows me to do my daily responsibilities while doing school at the same time which has been very convenient for me. Vanessa the campus manager has been a great leader for my peers & I and I am thankful for the help and support she has given us.Hiraima Olea

This school is amazing, our instructor Cindy explained and helped us understand our position in what we will do when we get a job. She didn't sugar coat anything which helped us get better. Being hands on was very helpful and fun to learn. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a career in dental . Thank you so much Cindy for being an amazing instructor. Everyone was responsive and helpful when questions were asked. Thank everyone for making this experience a great one.Ericka Garcia

I had the opportunity to attend this 3 month program and it was the best experience. My teacher Mr. Dinari is an excellent teacher who cares about his students and wants them to succeed and gives us all the tools we need to do so. He never put me down and always encouraged me to keep trying and never give up because “practice makes perfect”. I also loved that I was able to do my externship at Longhorn Pediatrics, where the program is taught at, it was very convenient and everyone made me feel comfortable. I got to assist chair side with Dr.Arzegar many times and it was great, I learned a lot from being hands on with patients. He understood I was learning and never rushed or got angry with me but instead always let me know how great I did and how proud he was. Mr. Dinari, Dr. Arzegar and all of the longhorn pediatric staff helped prepare me for my new career as an RDA! I would definitely recommend this school for anyone who is looking for something affordable and worth your time and money!Laurel Hernandez

My daughter has spent many years as an RDA and she loves her job and patients so much. She is an absolute rock star! Knowing her mother adores all things medical, and knowing her mothers nest is now empty so to speak, she sent me the ad about the school. I called and spoke to Eloisa to meet and tour the facility. Eloisa was very helpful, informative and gracious! You will love her! I literally signed up that day and I’m so glad I did. In less then 3 months, Mr. Dinari, the instructor of the school, led this Grandmother of 4 and turned her into a licensed RDA. I now have a wonderful job working for an outstanding dental practice. I feel so blessed! If you like helping people and helping people to smile , the Austin Academy of Dental Assisting is the place to start. Mr. Dinari always says, “Hard work pays off!”. It does! Go for it!!! Thank you to my AADA family!Hylea Conti

All in all it was an enlightening experience. It was a 13 week program and it was pretty much all hands on. I liked that I was able to have a full time job during the week since the class that I took was on the weekends and only ONE day a week! The teacher, you can tell is very experienced and focuses on answering any and all questions you have without making you feel scared to ask. I learned a lot throughout this program and throughout the 50 hour externship we had to do as well and I really like that we graduate the school already being CPR certified. I was able to get a job right away after graduating and I really enjoy being a dental assistant! Thanks so much to this school for making it so easy for me to become a dental assistant and for having such a short and inexpensive program without sacrificing a good education.Anthony Juarez

I had a very beautiful journey with Austin Medical Assistant School. I was looking for the place where I could put my baby step on towards getting education in USA, and they happily guided me throughout the procedure. Not belonging from here and very new in the country itself I was so worried about the acceptance but I am thankful to my instructors Ashley, Clarence and Ana how they always made me feel included. This is my official first school in USA and will always be in my heart. To talk about the actual academic it is the best you can have because the way they guide their students throughout is phenomenal. Classes are super fun with lots and lots of hands on lab work and of course is affordable too.Samjhana Dhungel

Just graduated and I can say that all the reviews I read about this place were true. There’s a reason why they have such a great reputation! It was very exciting going to class every Saturday specially on lab days! 🙂 The instructors were amazing, instructor Angi always had some fun stories to share while teaching and Instructor Ashley always made us laugh some way, they were both always available when needed. You could email them anytime and know that they will answer your questions and help you with everything. Overall a great experience!Krisney Miliano

My experience at Austin Medical Assistant School Roundrock was by far one of the best experiences ive had in learning and in education. Over the course of 6 months Instructors Ashley, Clarence and Anna went above and beyond walking us through every step of the way from lectures to labs. And i am more then grateful that not only did they share there knowledge with us but also gave us feedback from beginning to end; making the class fun and interesting, thanks guys!!Iris Hernandez

Don't to hybrid courses. Stay online if you want to save some time and gas. Ms.Lopez, who teaches the final course for certification, doesn't consider a student's busy life. She keeps each assignment locked and open for less than 24 hours. Students are required to do an internship. My wife is a Dean list student with a 4.0 average. She works a 15-hour work day while I'm on active duty for the military. If the school requests more from a student, there needs to be better communication and understanding if needs academically aren't met. If a student has such a complex schedule while working a full-time job and internship, there should be an effort to keep classwork unlocked and available to the deadline. Ms.Lopez failed to understand what a hybrid course is. She would have to go to class to do online work. If most of the work is online, why not keep all assignments open so the student can work ahead to avoid incomplete tasks? It's very thought-provoking to think that if the course's work were open for the duration of the system, then most students would complete all the work early to account for sleep and other daily life activities. In my eyes, I don't see that as an issue. In my experience, it was encouraged to work ahead. I now have to pay for my wife to retake the course and pay another time. This feels like the school wants more money. I could take her transcript and take a class with a more memorable teacher in community college for way less or possibly free. It's crazy to think that I could save money by paying for my wife's certification test for a couple of hundred because the school will not reward her certification until the course is completed. Let us not forget that she paid for the cert in the tuition. Don't think the certification test is free cause it's not; you paid for it one way or another. She'd have to waste another month of our time and money to retake a course, not even to receive an actual degree.Zachry Correa

CHCP is GREAT! I loved being an LMRT student here! I love how the teachers are so involved in your education and want you to be successful! Miss Salazar was amazing and she always pushed all of her students to go above and beyond! Career Services is great! They were so involved in my grad out process and did everything to make sure I was set for success with finding a job and Ms. Nayak was so helpful and communicated with me on a daily basis! I love CHCP so much! I’m so glad I went through them and I can’t wait to further my education with them when I bridge for the (R) RT program! Thank you CHCP for everything!Samantha Velez

This place is absolutely amazing! All of the staff is very supportive from the very beginning. Vanessa at admissions helped me choose the best career for me and all my teachers were always flexible and made me believe in myself while doing skills. Nensi at career services always checked on me and made sure I had what I needed. Externship coordinator Mr. Clarence was always checking on me while I was on site and made sure I was on track with everything. Thank you to this amazing school for helping me have a career and now my mom is happy to say she has a college graduate!Maria Hernandez

My experience at AMAS was AMAZING!! The first couple months I came in feeling very insecure about not remembering what I was being taught. But my 3 instructors helped me every step of the way by giving me ideas about how I could better retain my knowledge. Also, the labs were both entertaining and educational. I learned a lot about giving injections (I even lost my needle phobia), how to treat a patient with empathy, compassion, as well as keeping their information private. I will truly treasure the time I spent here and will take all that I have learned here to wherever I go next. Thank you to the school and instructors for never giving up on me and for helping accomplish my goal of becoming a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.Jocelyn Fontao

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Really great learning atmosphere at W. Braker. The instructors really want you to learn and supply you with all of the materials you need to succeed and successfully pass the course. Big shout out to Instructor Courteney for really pushing her students to be great Medical Assistants. Best place to start a life-long career. Sad to be officially graduating. Going to miss this place and the people!Anissa Campos

Loved coming to class each week, learning alongside enthusiastic peers & inspiring instructors. This course empowered me with the knowledge and skills needed to take on my first CMA job with confidence (and excitement!)— I definitely would recommend Austin Medical Assistant School to anyone pursuing an MA certification & career.Krishna Adhvaryu

I had such a great experience at Austin Medical Assistant School! The instructors were amazing and very knowledgable. They were genuinely happy to be there for their students, which made all the difference in learning the material. The school kept us safe during COVID and when it was appropriate to meet in person again, they offered a lot of assistance and encouragement. I gained a lot of valuable hands on experience and confidence from the in person labs that has helped in my job now. 10/10 would recommend!Mary Partee

I had the most professional and personable instructors. They were very kind and through .When I was being taught . My classmates were the sweetest and helped the journey go by so much faster . The most beneficial thing to me was definitely having the hands on experience it makes a world of a difference .Destiny Thomas

There were a few scheduling issues in the beginning because this location is brand new, but everything was handled and my class went smoothly. My instructor Miss Sherille was the best teacher I could have hoped for, she constantly motivated us and made sure we knew exactly what we were doing and built our confidence quickly. The class was short, but the experience I gained under her guidance will last me forever! Thank you!Harlow McKinney

Shannon was awesome! She patiently answered all questions to the best of her ability and never made us feel dumb for asking questions. Program was great. Fast paced but detailed.Natalie Lewis

If I could leave 10,000 stars, I would. The people here are absolutely wonderful! From reception to clinic, you’re welcomed and safe the whole way through. They always make sure you’re comfortable. I’ve also never, EVER gotten so much EFFECTIVE relief! I have very severe chronic issues, and for the first time since my injuries and surgeries, I’m taking a FRACTION of the meds I used to for anxiety and pain. Their doctors are also phenomenal if you need a more in depth appointment. They listen, they’re so attentive, and so good at asking the right questions instead of LEADING questions. They don’t assume anything, which is so huge in medical for patients who are seeking relief and answers! Definitely give it a try!!!! Three million thumbs up! Nothing but love for this place and everyone there!!!Lucy White

The staff was friendly and efficient. The clinic was relaxing, and smelled good like aromatherapy. Dr Shen was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and understanding. I had an herbal consultation, and acupuncture treatment. It was a very good session. I will go back, and I highly recommend it.Susan P

Their site is amazing, which makes it easy to sign up for your first appointment and get your paperwork done beforehand. Lady who handles the appointment schedule is super nice, too!Chase Bowman

Horrible assistance with little to no consideration for military members. I have spent months resending paperwork to various people within the school's administration in order to have my student account reflect everything needed in order for me to take classes from Austin Community College. I have worked endlessly to have my information corrected, while currently being deployed to Middle East. I normally get the typical response of "We don't handle that in this office," after I was directed to their office from a different member of their adminstration. I really believe that there is an overall lack of knowledge within this school's adminstration and it is disappointing that they are just another big institution more concerned with making money, rather than taking care of their prospective students.Taetae Mckinney

it is not clear to me why they demand going to lectures in person if you are an online student. Some of the students have jobs, some have other things and that is why are online classes. This campus is great, the professors are great, I just don't understand why they require in person in the late hours.If you live in the north, you are wasting time in traffic, not to mention the new gas prices. Online classes should be online …m s

Very impressive facility for a community college. Lots of passionate and competent people trying to keep things running there. You can tell they care about the community and are trying to reach out to the students to motivate and inspire them. Great facility.Aaron Zaremsky

TCE is the best school I've ever been to. it's cheaper than any other school I've attended. They have MA program for LESS than 10,000 while others school are over 24,000..the times are flexible and the instructors have over a decade of experience. It's the only school i can honestly say is there for the students and not about money. They will help you succeed. all you have to do is show up and put in the effort. seriously if you have less time and less money but want to start in the medical field, TCE is your school.mariam C

At TCE i took the CNA program and passed! The instructor there was amazing! Everyone at TCE is really helpful and really shoving people in the right direction for the future! If you don't pass the class they give you a chance to come back again and take it. I am also in the EKG/ECG and restorative aid class and they're really awesome! Im learning so much here and i love this place! Great people!Dawn Fowler

This a great school if your trying to get your CNA certification. The teachers are well knowledge and you not only learn the curriculum, but what it truly means to be a CNA. A CNA that will love his/her work, and what it truly means to care for other peoples loved ones. It's education with a heart.Mauro Hernandez

The staff, administration, and program advisors are very accessible, helpful and there is always someone to help the students with a question. There is an integrity and congruency w wealth and higher education that permeatrs the institution. They are organized, and this helps w response times and effectiveness. For out of state students, they'll make you feel welcome and help you get settled in to the bustling city of Austin for your studies. I highly recommend them to any prospective student of Oriental Medicine.Taaliyah Toth, L. Ac.

The fact that the school continually receives transfers from THSU, PCOM, and others says more than anything else. I would add that the teachers are enthusiastic and very well-versed. The students are diverse and welcoming AF. And the curriculum is wide enough to give you a secure knowledge about all aspects of acupuncture and herbology.Victor Manuel

This school was highly recommended by a doctor who treated my child for her chronic migraine. Her pain has been 24/7 for 3 weeks, and Dr. Jing made a breakthrough today that no one else has been able to do, since Aug. 26. I’m grateful beyond belief that we’re on the right track, and my child’s pain will soon end.Bleakney McInnis

No hands on experience. I missed out on a lucrative internship with AT&T because I couldn't answer any of their simple questions properly. I had no hands on experience to answer them. They also took money from me with my G.I. Bill by saying I was still in school, MONTHS after I withdrew. I called them recently to get a transcript and found out they are shut down. GOOD!DJ Prado

vantage collage has helped me expand my knowledge on becoming a phlebotomist it has given me a opportunity in the medical field to be come good at what I love. the teachers can be a little challenging at time but its only so we can adapt to what's really in the medical fielddauris paxton

I AM CURRENTLY GOING TO THIS SCHOOL AND ITS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY JUST NOT FOR ME UNFORTUNATELY THE TEACHERS DON'T GIVE ME NO HANDS TRAINING, I'M CURRENTLY TAKING IT AND I HAVE NOT DONE ANY HANDS ON TRAINING.. DONT GOOODeyanira Ramirez-Fuentes

CTAHI staff is really nice and kind, however it is disorganized I took the accelerated program in Phlebotomy. We didn't have a teacher for the course at first then a surgical tech took over; he was a nice guy but he had more expertise in his field than Phlebotomy itself. Is this course worth 2k? I doubt it, Clinicals were good but we only did normal draws with the most common tubes. it's hard to find a job after graduating even when they tell you it is on high demand. If u can.. take it at a community college for a better price and probably the same quality.Sebastian Acosta