Medical Assisting Diploma
MA22
Availability: Appalachian and Marietta Campuses
Program Accreditation: Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). CAAHEP is located at 9355 113th St. N., #7709 Seminole, FL 33775-7709. Visit www.caahep.org or call 727.210.2350 for more information.
Program Purpose: The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices. The program provides learning opportunities that 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. Program graduates will receive a Medical Assisting diploma.
Program Length: A fulltime student who has successfully completed all pre-requisite courses with a C or better and who has been admitted into the Medical Assisting program can complete the Medical Assisting Diploma in three semesters.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18 by the start of externship/practicum.
Admission into the Medical Assisting program is based on a first come, first served basis, and the program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the Medical Assisting web page on the college’s website for specific program admission information.
MAST Course Transfer Policy: Chattahoochee Technical College’s Medical Assisting program does not allow for transfer of credit for previous MAST courses taken at another institution.
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
Medical Assisting Courses
Students must achieve a grade of C or better and complete all competencies successfully in Medical Assisting Courses in order to pass the course. Please consult the Medical Assisting program handbook for more information regarding academic standards.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Please Note: Starting Fall Semester 2025, the above listed course requirements will replace the previous MA Diploma requirements. Students who are currently in progress for the former MA diploma will still be able enroll in the new MA program TCC/Diploma.