Midland Medical Assistant School

Medical Assistant Training in Midland, Texas

Midland Medical Assistant School is a training center specializing in preparing medical assistants. Its program is taught in real medical offices in Midland, with instructors who work professionally in the healthcare sector, so students practice with the same equipment and tools used in daily clinical work.

The center presents itself as a joint initiative between Zollege and local medical offices, which places the training directly in the environment where the work takes place. The school is licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission.

An Intensive 18-Week Program

The training consists of an 18-week course designed to enter the healthcare job market without taking on student debt. The center offers several start dates throughout the year and flexible payment options, with plans that allow tuition to be paid in installments. The school states that the reservation deposit is deducted from the total tuition amount.

The admissions process is organized in four steps: learn about the program and speak with the admissions team, complete the application by choosing a start date and payment plan, pay the deposit to secure your spot, and complete the program by following the center's guidance. Those who start classes receive a free set of scrubs.

Skills and Learning Environment

The program's approach is eminently practical. Classes take place in real medical offices and combine skills practice with the theoretical training necessary for the role. The center describes a professional, well-equipped learning environment, with technology equivalent to that used in today's medical offices.

Instructors have experience in the daily operations of a medical practice and focus their teaching on the practical application of knowledge.

Employment Support and Career Preparation

The center includes career support services, such as résumé reviews, interview tips, and guidance from job assistance specialists. The stated goal is to make it easier to begin the job search in the Midland area once training is complete.

The school also offers the possibility for practices to hire its graduates, and publishes a blog and informational events, including a virtual open house about the medical assistant profession.

Industry Context

According to data cited by the center itself, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025), the medical assistant occupation is projected to grow 13% between 2025 and 2035, with a national median salary of $45,690 per year. The school contrasts this projection with traditional training paths, which can involve several years of study and loan financing.

Origin of the Project

Zollege was founded in 2010 as Vandelay Education by Dr. Thomas Ince, a dentist who could not find dental assistants with adequate training to hire. His proposal consisted of a shorter program, taught hands-on in operating dental practices and structured to be affordable without loans. His brother Ryan, a physician, faced the same problem in the healthcare field, and both collaborated on a medical assistant program built with the same accelerated, in-practice approach, adapted to this specialty.

Admissions and Contact

The center answers questions about the program, schedules, tuition, payment plans, financial aid options, enrollment requirements, and career opportunities. To enroll, you must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. The admissions team responds to information requests within 24 hours.

Admissions hours, Central Time, are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm; closed on Sunday. The next start date listed on the site is October 24, 2026, with classes on Saturdays from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.

Location and Contact

807 Tradewinds Blvd, Midland, TX 79706 · Phone: (432) 289-6460 · Email: info@midlandmedicalassistant.com · Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am - 7:00pm CT; Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm CT; Sunday Closed