Medical Assistant Program
What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
MAs assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and a nurse practitioner. They interview patients, measure vital signs, and records information on patient's medical record. MAs prepare treatment rooms and may be required to draw and collect blood samples as well as prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. MAs even administer oral medications or injections!
How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make?
In Georgia, on average, Medical Assistants make $18.00- $24.00 per hour or $36,800 - $49,920 annually
Enrollment Requirements
Must be 16 years of age or older
GED or High School Diploma or
Government-issued ID
Social Security Card
Simple Literacy Exam
Hep B Vaccination
Do I Need any Prior Medical Training?
No. Being a Certified Medical Assistant requires a high school diploma or GED.
In Person Course Hours & Times
800 Clock hours
600 hours of in-person theory
Day Class: M-Th (25 weeks)
M-Th: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in person
Evening Class: M-Th (50 weeks)
M-Th: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in person
Tuition & Fees
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE: $150
TUITION: $5725
TEXTBOOK: $250
WORKBOOK: $150
UNIFORM: $100
LAB SUPPLIES: $1050
TOTAL: $7500
What's Included?
Textbook
Workbook
Uniform
ID Badge
BP & Stethoscope
Online Hybrid Course Hours & Times
800 Clock hours
600 hours theory: In person learning (M & W) + Remote learning (T &Th)
200 hours lab in person
Day Class: M-Th (25 weeks)
M/W: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in person
T/Th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Remote group session over video conference
Evening Class: M-Th (50 weeks)
M/W: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in person
T/Th: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Remote group session over video conference
Ways to Pay
Pay Through H.E.R.O
$7,500
Payment plans are built based on the students start date. First payment due date may vary.
H.E.R.O will not run a credit check.
H.E.R.O does not charge an interest rate but tuition must be paid in full prior to starting class.
Availability is based on enrollment date. Please contact our office for more information. ( 770 726-3577)
Meritize
$7,500 + Interest
Three months grace period for loan repayment.
Meritize will run a soft credit check.
Interest rate vary base on merit. (if you have a co-applicant, degrees, certifications, etc. You can increase your chances of approval and/or improve your interest rates.
Reason for application decline: History of repossession or bankruptcy.
Course Schedules
Medical Assistant Day Courses
| September 8th, 2025 | December 16th, 2025 | March 26th, 2026 | March 30th, 2026 | March 31st, 2026 |
| September 5th, 2025 | September 8th, 2025 | March 26th, 2026 |
Medical Assistant Evening Courses
| December 2nd, 2024 | April 17th, 2025 | August 27th, 2025 | August 28th, 2025 | September 2nd, 2025 |
| November 25th, 2024 | December 2nd, 2024 | August 27th, 2025 |