Our self-paced, online medical assistant program is available to Georgia residents and is designed to prepare you for certification (CCMA) and a role as a medical assistant in as little as 4 months.
In our online medical assistant course, Georgia students will gain all the essential skills needed to become a Medical Assistant. You will learn to assist doctors and nurses effectively, support patients, take vital signs, manage patient records, perform administrative tasks in a medical office, and become knowledgeable in various clinical procedures.
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
All students receive a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to assist you throughout the course.
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Upon graduation from our medical assistant program for Georgia residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's Online Medical Assistant certificate course prepares you to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The average CCMA exam pass rate for U.S. Career Institute graduate’s is 91% vs. the National Average of 77%**. Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CCMA certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $243 value!†
Georgia currently employs 25,770 medical assistants.* There are thousands of medical assistant jobs open in Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, Athens, Sandy Springs and many other cities in Georgia, according to Indeed.com. Medical assistants work at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, government facilities, medical laboratories, and nursing care facilities.
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Education: Complete a medical assistant program accredited by the DEAC. Many programs take 1–2 years and include classroom and clinical training, but ours at USCI can be completed online in 4 months, including hands-on training at home.
Certification: Although not required in Georgia, earning a certification like the CCMA can improve job prospects. You’ll need to pass an exam after completing an accredited program.
On-the-Job Training: Some employers may offer training, but formal education and certification are preferred.
Job Search: Apply to clinics, hospitals, or private practices for medical assistant roles. Networking and internships can help secure employment but are not needed. You can also meet with our career coach to give you advice, help perfect your resume, and practice interview skills.
Medical assistants in Georgia make on average $38,060* per year according to O*Net.
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