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
High School Diploma or GED or Pass literacy exam with 75% or higher
Government-issued ID
Social Security Card
Proof of Hep B Vaccine
Clear Background Check (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Clear Drug Screen (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Proof of Flu vaccine and MMR vaccine (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Negative TB Test/ PPD Test (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in person
Evening Class: M-Th (50 weeks)
M-Th: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in person
Tuition & Fees
$150 Non-Refundable Application Fee
$5650 Course Tuition
$250 Textbook
$150 Workbook
$100 Uniform
$1050 LAB Supplies
$150 Clinical Rotation
$7500 Total
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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 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
Fortify
$5,350
A deposit of $500 will go directly to HERO Institute and $6,850 will be financed through Fortify at $271.94/month for 30 months.
Fortify will not run a credit check.
Fortify has a 0.0999% interest rate.
Payments start 30 days after deposit is made.
Fortify will have a Financing Fee of $342.50
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 |