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For Texas students seeking a robust, ABHES-accredited path, Southwest University at El Paso offers two flexible degree options (Certificate or 12-month AAS) and specialized support for the military community.
This page provides up-to-date program costs, graduation and employment data, accreditation details, contact information, and interactive resources such as Google Reviews, Maps, and Campus Videos.
RMA AMT: Medical Assistant Program Overview at SU
Southwest University at El Paso offers a robust, ABHES-accredited program for aspiring Medical Assistants right here in El Paso, TX.
The curriculum is delivered through two distinct paths: an Undergraduate Certificate or the 12-month Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Medical Assisting. Program Director Ruben Rodriguez oversees a comprehensive curriculum focused on both clinical and administrative mastery, ensuring students gain necessary skills in Advanced Patient Care, Clinical Procedures, Medical Insurance Forms, and Laboratory Techniques.
A unique element of the Southwest University program is its focused support for the local military population. They offer a tailored, accelerated 6-month AAS program specifically designed for service members with a 68W MOS background, accepting TA and other military benefits to facilitate a swift transition into the civilian workforce.
The career outlook is strong in the El Paso metropolitan area. Graduates are prepared to sit for several national certifications, including Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS). While the total cost for the AAS degree is approximately $23,250 for tuition and fees, this investment prepares graduates for immediate placement as Medical Assistants in the rapidly expanding regional healthcare field.
SU’s Medical Assistant Program Data
💲 Program Cost: $16,000
🎓 Graduation Rate: 66%
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6101 Montana Avenue
El Paso, TX 79925
Website Address: https://www.southwestuniversity.edu
Program Contact: evalenzuela@southwestuniversity.edu
RMA Program Director: Ruben Rodriguez
Program Accreditation: ABHES
Our Data
Our Medical Assistant Program Data is carefully researched and curated from the following government and higher education organizations.
- ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) – The nationally recognized accrediting body for medical assisting programs and the official programmatic accreditor for eligibility toward the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) – A comprehensive database of U.S. colleges and universities.
- Peterson’s Database – Includes detailed college information and their Distance Learning Licensed Data Set.
- College Scorecard – A U.S. Department of Education tool offering key statistics on college costs, graduation rates, and student outcomes.
- NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) – The primary federal source for data and analysis on education in the U.S. such as cost of tuition. Our data shows average cost of tuition and fees for Public 2 year institutions per state.
- BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) – May 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook Medical Assistants Data for Salary and Employment. Our data shows the mean annual salary and the total number of employed MAs per state.
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