The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices. The Medical Assisting diploma provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting.
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply and take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam administered through the American Association of Medical Assistants. A full-time student can complete this program in 4 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 53 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Medical Assisting diploma program must have good work ethics, be people oriented and possess great organizational skills.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Assisting diploma program can find employment as a medical assistant in a physician’s office or outpatient clinics. Classroom instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a solid background, which appeals to prospective employers.
The 5-year average for Job Placement for graduates from 2019-2023 is 88.46%.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $6,724.00
Books & Supplies: $1,700.00
Uniform & Supplies: $300.00
Liability Insurance (per year): $11.00
Additional Fees
Malpractice Insurance: $12.00
Drug Screen: $50.00
Criminal Background Check: $62.90
Testing Fees: $125.00
BLS for Healthcare Provider: $7.00
First Aid Card: $22.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the approved programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible for HOPE Career Grant.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Accreditation
The Medical Assisting Diploma Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: 727-210-2350 Fax: 727-210-2354
Curriculum
General Education Courses
Occupational Courses
Program Pathway
Semester 1
Semester 2
| ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 | 75 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 | 30 |
Semester 3
| MAST 1060 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 | 75 |
| MAST 1010 | Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office | 2 | 30 |
| MAST 1030 | Pharmacology in the Medical Office | 4 | 60 |
| MAST 1080 | Medical Assisting Skills I | 4 | 135 |
Semester 4
Semester 5