Bridges to Career Opportunity - Medical Assistant (MA)
Wesley Community Center
Program Overview
Individuals receive academic, financial, and employability skills before beginning Medical Assistant coursework at either HCC or Lone Star College. They also receive additional training and support to pass the Medical Assistant license exam.
Program Details
- Duration
- 2 months of readiness training and then 1 year of coursework and exam preparation
- Cost
- $0, free
- Financial Aid
- No
- Earned Credential
- The program is designed to prepare students to take the Medical Assistant licensing exam.
- Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Age Requirement
- 18+
Support Services
- Job/hiring support
Eligibility & Requirements
- Driver's license
- requires financial documents
- Background check
- requires high school diploma or equivalency
- requires authorization to work
- Readiness test
A valid identification form (e.g., a passport or Texas ID) can be used in place of the Driver's License. A HS Diploma or GED is required. Support is offered for individuals needing to earn their GED.
How to Enroll
1) Contact Yazmin to get info and schedule a TABE test2) Go in-person for intake and submit documents (valid ID, proof of residence, and social security card)3) Meet with financial and employment coach 4) Begin program
Contact
- Name:
- Yazmin Castillo
- Email:
- ycastillo@wesleyhousehouston.org
- Phone:
- (713) 821-8927