Classes Start January 27, 2026

Enrollment is Open!

Registration must be completed in person.
If you’re unable to attend this class but would like to be notified of the next start date, please contact us at:

📞 903-823-3270 or email us at: continuing.ed@texarkanacollege.edu

Please include your name, phone number, and the course name in your message to be added to the enrollment notification list.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
January 27, 2026 – May 21, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Additional Required Saturday Sessions:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
February 14, February 28, March 14, April 4, and May 9

Program Details

• Type: Short-term, non-credit certification program
• Length: 16 weeks
• Classroom Contact Hours: 154 hours
• Clinical Externship: 160 hours

Tuition & Fees

• Program Cost: $2,770 (includes textbooks)
• Certification Exam Fee: $165 (payable when ready to test after course completion)
• Payment Plan Available:
  • Online four-month installment plan
  • Requires credit/debit card
  • Down Payment: $692.50
  • Payment Plan Enrollment Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
• Financial assistance options may be available.
• Registration Deadline:
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • By 3:00 PM

Course Description

Students will train to assist physicians with clinical responsibilities in a medical office setting. Instruction includes:

• Professional behavior, ethics, and legal aspects of healthcare
• Preparing patients for exams and treatments
• Routine lab procedures and diagnostic testing
• Technical aspects of phlebotomy
• Cardiac life cycle and lead placement
• Pharmacology and medication administration
• Vital signs documentation

Certification

Certification is available through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and may be taken onsite upon successful course completion.

Enrollment Requirements

To enroll in the Certified Medical Assistant program:

• Register in person at the Community & Business Education Center, located in the Nelson Administration Building on the Texarkana College campus.
• Complete a registration form and provide either:
  • Full payment, or
  • Enroll in the four-month payment plan (requires credit/debit card and $692.50 down payment plus $30 enrollment fee).

No documentation is required at the time of registration.
Required documentation will be collected prior to the clinical externship. See below.

Clinical Externship

A clinical externship at a local facility is available and highly recommended for students enrolled in this program.

To be eligible for participation, students must submit the following documentation:

• Drug screen
• TB skin test
• Immunization records
• Physical examination
• Resume
• Blue Scrubs

This hands-on experience provides valuable real-world training and is an essential component of preparing for a career as a Certified Medical Assistant.

More information provided in the downloadable PDF document below.

Refund Policy

Students who wish to drop this course may receive a 100% refund of tuition upon request on or before the drop date listed above.
Note: Refund excludes the $30 payment plan enrollment fee, unless course is cancelled.

Criminal Background Check

Students with a criminal background should be aware that it may affect eligibility for certification in the State of Texas.

If you have concerns about your background and licensure, please contact the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) at:
📞 1-800-499-9092

You may also request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency to determine your eligibility for certification in this field.

Contact Us

For more information, please call the TC Community & Business Education Office at: 903-823-3270