Medical Assisting Diploma Program
MA22 - 202112
Program Description
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in a medical office. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Medical Assisting is a part-time and full-time, day and evening program.
Students must complete ALL courses with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
All courses must be completed prior to enrolling in MAST 1170 Medical Assisting Externship.
Program Admissions Requirements:
Criminal background checks and drug screens are required for participation in clinical experiences.
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth and Barrow
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 17 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 9 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 44 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 53
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 53 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Semester One
ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Two
ALHS 1011 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*
A total of 19 credit hours must be completed before proceeding.
Semester Three
MAST 1060 is offered in Term A (Part of Term One)
MAST 1010 is offered in Term B (Part of Term Two)
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
Part of Term One (First Half Semester)
Part of Term Two (Second Half Semester)
| MAST 1170 | Medical Assisting Externship | 4 |
| MAST 1180 | Medical Assisting Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Total Credit Hours: 53
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Program Accreditation
The Lanier Technical College Medical Assisting diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (www.caahep.org) upon 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, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org. Lanier Technical College does not accept credit for experiential learning.
Additional Program Information
The medical assisting program at Lanier Technical College has a five-year retention rate of 96.09% for the years 2018-2022.
Student Retention Rates
| Year |
Percent |
| 2022 |
95.24% |
| 2021 |
94.74% |
| 2020 |
95.56% |
| 2019 |
94.74% |
| 2018 |
100% |
| 5 Year Average |
96.09% |