Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Medical Assisting

South Campus
Dublin, GA
Diploma
Medical Assisting
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Classes are held on campus with hands-on instruction.
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Medical Assisting is a Diploma program offered by Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Dublin, GA.

Program Overview

Medical Assisting

Medical 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:

  • Patient communication and scheduling

  • Insurance and billing procedures

  • Medical recordkeeping and front-office duties

  • Taking vital signs and assisting with exams

  • Administering injections and performing lab tests

  • 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.

Admission Requirements and Process

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.

General Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.

General Requirements

  • 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…
  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and HOPE applications online using OFTC School Code: 031555.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Program Schedule

Flexible Schedule

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.

New cohorts start regularly throughout the year. Our start dates are as follows:
  • December 24th, 2026
  • December 25th, 2026
  • December 28th, 2026
  • December 29th, 2026
  • December 30th, 2026

Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Tuition Rate
$107 / credit hr
Charged per credit hour — not a program total.

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

    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.

    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

Career Outcomes

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.

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.

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.

Job Titles

  • Medical Assistant

What to expect as a Oconee Fall Line Technical College student

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I apply for financial aid?
settings How do I apply for financial aid? Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal FAFSA online at https://studentaid.gov/. It is recommended that students and parents use the IRS data retrieval tool available to the FAFSA website. In order to use this tool, taxes need to be filed 3 weeks prior to the completion of the FAFSA. To apply for HOPE Grant or Scholarship only, complete a HOPE application at www.GAfutures.org. What is Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s school code? OFTC school code is 031555. Do I have to apply for financial aid each semester? No. You apply for Financial Aid once a year. All students must apply for Financial Aid for Fall Semester, which starts at the end of August, regardless of which semester you start. The Financial Aid year runs from July 1st through June 30th.
What is Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s school code?
OFTC school code is 031555.
Do I have to apply for financial aid each semester?
No. You apply for Financial Aid once a year. All students must apply for Financial Aid for Fall Semester, which starts at the end of August, regardless of which semester you start. The Financial Aid year runs from July 1st through June 30th.
What does it mean if I was selected for verification?
The U.S. Department of Education selects who is chosen for verification. Verification is the process where the information provided on the FAFSA is compared to the forms and documents submitted by the student. The Department of Education randomly selects applications for verification. The student must provide the Financial Aid Office with the requested documents. Financial aid will not be awarded until the verification process is complete. It is important that all documents requested be submitted to the financial aid portal at oftc.verifymyfafsa.com.
Will I need to fill out any additional forms or provide any type of documentation after I’ve completed the FAFSA?
If the Financial Aid Office needs additional documentation or forms completed, you will receive an email or text.
Why am I not considered an independent student, if I live on my own and my parents do not help me, nor do they claim me on their tax returns?
The U.S. Department of Education asks several questions in Step 3 of the FAFSA to determine if a student will be considered an independent student or dependent student for federal financial aid purposes. If you cannot answer YES to at least one of these questions, you must include your parent’s, including adoptive parents and step-parents’ information, if applicable. You cannot use grandparents’ or other relatives’ information even if you live with them. If you have any questions concerning your dependency status, please contact the Financial Aid Office on either our North Campus (Sandersville) or South Campus (Dublin).
How will I find out what type of Financial Aid I am eligible for?
You will receive an award letter via email, which will tell you what type of Financial Aid you are eligible for, or you may go online and logon to your SOAR student account to check your financial aid eligibility. SOAR gives students access to their personal and academic information via the internet. SOAR gives students the ability to view their financial aid information, account balances, holds, schedules, transcript, grades, etc. You can access SOAR by logging into your student account via myOFTC.
How can I find out my financial aid status, if I’ve already sent my FAFSA application in several months ago and have not heard anything?
First, check your student account (SOAR) to determine if the college has received your application or if additional documents are needed. If the college has not received your application, you should go on-line to https://studentaid.gov/ to check to see if the OFTC school code is listed on your FAFSA. If not, you will need to add the school code
What is the drop/add period?
The first three days of the semester are considered the drop/add period. During these three days, you are allowed to drop or add class(es) without penalty to your financial aid.
What will happen to my financial aid if I want to drop a class(es) after the drop/add period?
Dropping classes could possibly result in a reduction of your Pell Grant, which may result in you owing money to the college. You could also possibly be put on Financial Warning or Suspension if you drop a class(es). If you are considering dropping a class, please stop by your Financial Aid Office to see how this will affect your financial aid.
What is the difference between Financial Aid Warning and Financial Aid Suspension?
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum, his/her financial aid is endangered. A student will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the following term of attendance and may receive financial aid during the term placed on warning. A student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension for failure to meet the cumulative requirement of at least 2.0 GPA by the end of the term placed on warning. Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension are ineligible to receive any source of financial aid until cumulative minimum requirements have been met.
What does 67% completion rate mean?
Students must complete 67% of course work attempted. All hours attempted at OFTC plus all transfer hours accepted by OFTC are counted to determine the completion rate. A student will be placed on Financial Aid Warning during the following term of attendance if he/she fails to complete this minimum percentage. The student will be eligible for financial aid during the term(s) placed on Financial Aid Warning. However, if the student fails to reach 67% cumulative requirement during the term(s) place on Financial Aid Warning, he/she will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and will be ineligible for any state or federal aid until the minimum completion rate of 67% has been attained.
How do I obtain a FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID?
The FSA ID has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN and must be used to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. To create a FSA ID you will create a username and password. YOUR FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. You can create a FSA ID, when logging into fafsa.gov, StudentLoans.gov. or go to https://studentaid.gov/. You can use your FSA ID to sign a FAFSA right away. Once the Social Security Administration verifies your information in 1-3 days, or if you have linked your PIN to your FSA ID, you will be able to use your FSA ID to access the websites listed above.
Should I be concerned if I have a balance on my account the first day of class?
No. All students will show a positive balance on their account the first few weeks of class. Afterwards, if you are due a refund you will see a negative balance. This negative balance is the amount of your Pell refund.

School Information

Oconee Fall Line Technical College
oftc.edu

Campus Location

South Campus
560 Pinehill Road
Dublin, GA 31021
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