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

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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.

Course Hours & Times

  • 800 Clock hours

  • 600 hours of in-person theory

  • Day Class: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • M-Th (25 weeks)

  • Evening Class: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • M-Th (50 weeks)

Tuition & Fees

  • NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE: $150

  • TUITION: $5800

  • TEXTBOOK: $250

  • WORKBOOK: $150

  • UNIFORM: $100

  • LAB SUPPLIES: $1050

  • TOTAL: $7500

What's Included?

  • Textbook

  • Workbook

  • Uniform

  • ID Badge

  • BP & Stethoscope

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

October 7th, 2024 January 16th, 2025 April 15th, 2025 April 16th, 2025 April 17th, 2025
April 28th, 2025 July 24th, 2025 October 21st, 2025 October 22nd, 2025 October 23rd, 2025
September 2nd, 2024 September 9th, 2024 January 22nd, 2025
September 30th, 2024 October 7th, 2024 April 8th, 2025
March 17th, 2025 March 24th, 2025 September 16th, 2025

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