Medical Assisting Diploma

Prospective students entering all degree, diploma and certificate programs must do all of the following: Complete Application for Admissions ($25 Non-Refundable Fee). Provide Official Final High School transcript (including graduation date and diploma type). Submit all Official Final College transcripts (if you wish to transfer credits). Submit sufficient assessment Proof of US Citizenship and Proof of GA Residency. Program Admission Requirements Be at least 18 years of age Submit a Medical Assisting Program application: https://www.sctech.edu/programs/allied-health-program-application/ Have completed all prerequisite classes as listed below: Have successfully completed (or transferred in) ENGL1010 Fundamentals of English I, PSYC1010 Basic Psychology, MATH1012 Foundations of Mathematics, COMP1000 Intro to Computer Literacy or COLL1500 Student Success and ALHS1090 MedTerm/Allied Health Sciences (with a grade of “C” or better) All general education and occupational core classes test must be completed and submitted before the student can be considered as a candidate for the program. Applicants must meet general admission requirements, as well as the following minimum requirements: The student will be responsible for making sure that all transcripts are received by the college and evaluated by the College Registrar by the application deadline. Program applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. If the student is not accepted and wishes to apply for the next semester class, the student must submit a new Medical Assisting Program application and test scores during the next application period. There is no waiting list for this program. The College accepts credit from the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A grade of EXP is assigned for awarded CLEP credit. Quality points are not awarded for CLEP, therefore, courses with CLEP credit are not calculated into the GPA during the competitive admissions process. Readmission Policy Withdrawal from any MAST program class constitutes withdrawal from the program for that term. If a student withdraws for any reason (whether academic deficiency or personal issues), the student may be allowed to re-enter a cohort class at the point he/she withdrew from the program, provided the student demonstrates proficiency. This courtesy is extended only once. Readmission into the Medical Assisting program following withdrawal or first-time failure will be based on the following: Successful completion of written, comprehensive examinations for each previously successfully completed medical assisting course with a minimum competency of 85 percent, and Successful completion of a comprehensive lab skills check-off with a minimum of 85 percent. Deficiencies will result in the student repeating course(s). Upon readmission into the Medical Assisting program, the student must complete additional requirements as deemed necessary by the program faculty, i.e. a physical, drug screen, background check, etc. Readmission will be based on availability within the classroom setting and clinical sites. This courtesy is extended only once. Students who do not successfully complete the Medical Assisting program after two attempts, whether at Southern Crescent Technical College or at another college, will not be readmitted into the program. Transferring medical assisting students from other technical colleges must first complete and submit an enrollment application and official transcripts to Southern Crescent Technical College. Each medical assisting course listed in the transferring student's official transcript will be considered for transfer credit after the transferring student has demonstrated proficiency by examination as noted above with the exception of MAST1080 Medical Assisting Skills I and MAST1090 Medical Assisting Skills II. MAST1080 Medical Assisting Skills I, MAST1090 Medical Assisting Skills II, MAST1170 Medical Assisting Externship and MAST1180 Medical Assisting Seminar are not transferrable into the Medical Assisting program. A minimum of 25 percent of program courses must be completed on the SCTC campus for graduation from SCTC. Students who do not successfully complete the Medical Assisting program after two attempts, whether at Southern Crescent Technical College or at another college, will not be readmitted into the program. Withdrawn students or transfer students who desire readmittance must meet current admissions and curriculum requirements and will be admitted following the demonstration of competencies as noted above, completion of the online application https://www.sctech.edu/programs/allied-health-program-application/ with accompanying attachments, and classroom and clinical site availability. All first-term MAST students and all MAST transfer students will be required to complete a new drug screen and background check. Approximate Additional Costs Other Than Tuition, Fees, and Textbooks Additional Costs Cost Price Uniforms approximately $150.00 Equipment/supplies $50-100 National Registry (RMA) $135.00 Liability insurance $11.00 per semester Background check/drug screen varies CPR (If Needed) varies ACEMAPP $50.00 Note: Grading standards for medical assisting courses are very stringent. For students to progress to the next course of study, a minimum grade of C must be maintained. Students who are unsuccessful after a second attempt at courses within the Medical Assisting curriculum will be advised to choose another program of study. A student who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be admitted to the Medical Assisting program; however, such a conviction may prohibit a student from attending certain clinical sites and/or taking the Registry/Certification examination. Documentation of satisfying the penalty of the felony must be presented to the National Board with the exam application. Permission to sit for the examination rests solely with the National Board. Permission to attend a clinical site rests solely with the clinical facility. Medical Assisting is a diploma program located on the Griffin and Flint River campuses. Medical Assisting 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. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 – 113th St. N., #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 727-210-2350 (www.caahep.org) The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress. Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions. Grading standards for medical assisting courses are very stringent. For students to progress to the next course of study, a minimum grade of C must be maintained.

Published in-state tuition is $107 per credit. For 48 credits, tuition is $5,136.00. The program's 3-term minimum adds $1,422.00 in published mandatory term fees, for $6,558.00 before the separate $25 application fee and any additional fee that applies to a particular student, course, test, or graduation.

Rates: Southern Crescent Technical College Tuition and Fees, verified 2026-08-31.

Catalog entrance terms and minimum length: Fall (Day Classes only); 3 terms.