Medical Assisting
settingsMedical Assistants are often responsible for important administrative duties and clinical tasks that assist and support the doctor and other medical staff.
Overview
OFTC’s Medical Assisting program prepares students for one of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare through hands-on training and industry-recognized certification.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), OFTC’s program qualifies graduates to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam—opening doors to employment in physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
While enrolled, students gain essential administrative and clinical skills, including:
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Patient communication and scheduling
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Insurance and billing procedures
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Medical recordkeeping and front-office duties
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Taking vital signs and assisting with exams
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Administering injections and performing lab tests
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Educating patients on treatments and procedures
Graduates of the Phlebotomy Technology Specialist certificate are also prepared for roles in hospitals, public health departments, and outpatient care facilities.
Programs in the Medical Assisting department can be completed in 2 to 4 semesters.
Programs
Health Care Management Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science Degree
5 Semesters
The Health Care Management degree program provides students with the programmatic preparation necessary to perform as a professional manager in a health care setting.
Health care managers organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.
Medical Assisting Diploma
Medical Assisting
Diploma
4 Semesters
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices.
The HOPE Career Grant is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. Learn More
Medical Office Support Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit
Medical Assisting
Certificate of Credit
2 Semesters
The Medical Office Support Specialist program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills and attitudes required in today’s medical offices. Medical Office Support Specialists answer the telephone and keep records of callers, schedule appointments, greet patients, and interview patients to gain needed information.
The HOPE Career Grant is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. Learn More
Phlebotomy Technology Technical Certificate of Credit
Medical Assisting
Certificate of Credit
2 Semesters
The Phlebotomy Technology Specialist program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.
The HOPE Career Grant is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. Learn More
Features
Job Stability & Security
In 2023, there were 783,900 Medical Assisting jobs available in the United States, with employment of medical assistants projected to grow 15% through 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The great demand for medical assistants means job turnover is low, and the industry is largely protected from layoffs, even when the economy is bad.
Little or No Cost to You
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Tuition & Fees
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Medical Assisting department programs range from:
- Tuition & Fees*: $1,962.00 – $7,655.00
- Books & Supplies*: $600.00 – 1,700.00
- Uniform & Supplies*: $300.00
- Liability Insurance (per year)*: $11.00
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
Advancement Opportunities
Gaining experience, becoming proficient in skills and widening your medical knowledge base are all tools you’ll need to advance in your career as a medical assistant. Some Medical Assistants view the expertise and knowledge they earn during their work as stepping stones to other healthcare careers with specializations and continued education and training.
Locations
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
Online
Admissions
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions!
Admissions Process
Your admissions application can be submitted online with your $25.00 non-refundable application fee and takes just a few minutes to complete.
- Submit a completed application and application fee.
- Submit official high school transcript, GED transcript, or official college transcripts, if applicable.
- Submit official entrance score on a validated assessment instrument, if applicable. Visit the OFTC Catalog Program Page to view each individual program and its required minimum scores.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and HOPE applications online using OFTC School Code: 031555.
NOTE: The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
General Requirements
Be at least 16 years of age.
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog.
Need More Info?
For more information about any of these programs, contact a program advisor:
Dublin Program Advisor
For additional information on admission to OFTC, contact the Office of Admissions:
Sandersville Office of Admissions
Dublin Office of Admissions
Learning Format
Students can enter ta program in the Medical Assisting department any semester — because when you are ready to start on the path to a new career and change your life, there’s no reason to wait.
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: on campus, blended, online asynchronous, and synchronous technology.
On Campus
These are courses that are taught primarily in the classroom or lab with less than 50% of instruction online. On campus courses may include lecture, labs, internships, clinicals, and other in-person instructional modalities.
Blended
Blended courses are distance learning courses with the majority of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online but may require students to come to campus for specific assignments, activities, or events.
Online Asynchronous
These are courses that are taught fully online asynchronously with course content, activities, and interactions occurring entirely online. This delivery method does not require students to be online at a specific date or time, and students may participate in class activities and complete course assignments asynchronously. Online asynchronous courses require proctored events.
Synchronous Technology
OFTC also utilizes synchronous technology to offer courses via distance education means. The course is taught on one campus and then broadcast simultaneously to a classroom on a different campus that is monitored by a class proctor.
Flexible Schedule
We want you to get the most out of college and understand the pressure it adds to your life. At OFTC you can achieve your career goals and fit college into your lifestyle. We offer small class sizes and flexible scheduling.
Courses for our programs are offered during the morning, afternoon, and evenings – plus many are online where you can do your work any time of day.
And the personalized hands-on attention you receive in a small classroom setting allows you to get individualized support, focus and feedback from your instructors. Your instructors will get to know you and help you build the foundation and confidence needed for success in your field.
Apply TodayPaying for College
At OFTC, we realize that many students require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals. We’ll work with you to help you obtain financial aid to assist you in funding your education. We’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for this life-changing investment.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Financial Aid
OFTC offers several financial aid opportunities that can help you pay for college. Most students apply for federal and state aid, including the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship & Grant, and HOPE Career Grant.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
Sandersville
Dublin
Georgia awarded over $934 million in scholarships in AY24
of OFTC students have some form of Scholarship in AY24
OFTC students received over $6.6 million in financial assistance in FY25
More than 75% of OFTC students received some sort of Financial Aid in AY24
Contact
Sandersville
Dublin
Tuition & Fees
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Medical Assisting department programs range from:
- Tuition & Fees*: 1,962.00 – $7,655.00
- Books & Supplies*: $600.00 – 1,700.00
- Uniform & Supplies*: $300.00
- Liability Insurance (per year)*: $11.00
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
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Career Outlook
As a medical assistant, you’ll stay challenged, never be bored, and make a real impact on patients’ lives. Graduates can work in physician offices or outpatient clinics.
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Medical Assistants (Postsecondary nondegree award)
- 2024 Median Annual Pay: $44,200
- Job Outlook: 15% through 2033
What does this mean to you?
There are more jobs available in this field than skilled workers to fill them, and graduates can work in a variety of areas due to the marketability of their skills.
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job placement rate for OFTC graduates within the graduation year (AY23)
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of OFTC students enrolled are First Generation college students (AY24)
Program Benefits
Skills Learned
- Record patient history and personal information
- Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure
- Help physicians with patient examinations
- Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
- Schedule patient appointments
- Prepare blood samples for laboratory tests
- Enter patient information into medical records
Job Titles
- Medical Assistant
Diverse Settings
- Offices of physicians
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
- Outpatient care centers
- Offices of chiropractors
"I definitely recommend OFTC because the teachers and staff are amazing. They will help in any way they can; even the online instructors are there when you need them. Between the classroom and the hands-on practice; I'm prepared for my new career. It’s a privilege to say that I am a graduate of OFTC."