Medical Assisting - Associate's Degree Program

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting associate degree program prepares students to perform both administrative and clinical duties in medical offices and healthcare facilities. Students receive instruction in areas such as medical terminology, patient care procedures, laboratory testing, and medical office administration, preparing graduates to assist physicians and healthcare providers in a variety of clinical and office settings.

Sample of reported job titles: 

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Chiropractor Assistant
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Doctor's Assistant
  • Health Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Ophthalmological Assistant
  • Optometric Assistant
  • Outpatient Surgery Assistant
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Wages & Employment Trends:

  • Median Wages (2024): $21.25 hourly, $44,200 annual
  • Employment (2024): 811,000 employees
  • Projected Growth (2024 – 2034): Much faster than average (7% or higher)
  • Projected Job Openings (2024 – 2034): 112,300

*Source:  https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00 

Program Information for Students and Parents

  • Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? Yes
  • Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
  • DE Hours Required for the Pathway: 62
  • Age Requirements for the Pathway: No
  • Class Size: 20 students 
  • How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 4
  • Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 160
  • Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students will need to take Dual Enrollment (DE) Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program their senior year.
  • This program also requires a background check.
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