The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College has been ranked third out of 41 schools that offer Medical Assisting Programs in the state of Georgia for 2024 by MedicalAssistantAdvice.com.
The rankings are based on a combination of the ranking sites editorial staff ratings, graduation rate, average net price, admission rate, full-time retention rate, and total number of students enrolled in the program.
“Medical Assisting is a field ripe with job opportunities. We have a real need for Medical Assistants nationwide, and most of our students land jobs right after finishing their clinicals," shared Michelle Odom, Medical Assisting program director.
The Medical Assisting Program prepares students for employment in today’s medical offices. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the areas of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma and are required to sit for the national AAMA certification examination.
“The AAMA certification is a national exam that allows graduates to be employed all throughout the country,” said Mallorie Morris, Medical Assisting Instructor. "Beyond the broad range of medical practices with openings, it's a highly rewarding career where you get to establish meaningful connections with your patients."
For more information about the Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College, please visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/MAST.
