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Medical Assistant Program - Albany Technical College
Unlock your potential in healthcare with Albany Technical College's Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive program equips students with essential clinical and administrative skills, preparing you to thrive in fast-paced patient care environments. Gain practical training in vital procedures like drawing blood, and benefit from a robust five-year job placement rate of 87.76%, ensuring a strong start to your career. This program offers a clear pathway to both diploma and degree options, building a foundation of academic and occupational knowledge crucial for success in the medical field.
Program Details:
- Cost: 4104 USD
- Duration: 1 year (three semesters)
- Schedule: In-person delivery
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, at least 17 years of age, pass the PSB test with a score of 40 or better, attend program orientation
- Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs); offers 32 transferable credits towards diploma and degree options
- Career Outcomes: Strong five-year job placement rate of 87.76%; prepares students for roles requiring both clinical and administrative skills in high patient flow settings.
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Albany Technical College
Albany Technical College, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Albany, GA, is a public two-year higher education institution. It specializes in workforce development and technical education, offering Associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across various programs including Business, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. The college serves Southwest Georgia, focusing on career-oriented education, life-long learning, and providing transfer pathways to advanced degrees. It is widely recognized for its strength in workforce development.
Highlights:
- Public two-year institution uniquely focused on providing practical, in-demand career education
- Emphasizes life-long learning and offers pathways to rewarding careers or transfer to advanced degrees
- Mission is to improve life skills and prepare individuals for continued education and training
- Vision is to be widely recognized for strength in workforce development and to strongly grow enrollment
- Offers unique programs like the Phlebotomy Technology Specialist with multiple annual entry points and hands-on clinical training