Georgia Piedmont Technical College · Clarkston, Georgia

Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

DiplomaCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?

Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) is a medical assisting diploma at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston, Georgia. It requires 48 credits. Externship: MAST 1130 Medical Assisting Externship and Seminar (8 credits). Cost: about $5,136 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$5,136estimated: $107/credit × 48
Credits
48
Externship
Included
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • RMAAMT

How Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) Works

Credential
Diploma
Hours or credits
48 credits
Externship
MAST 1130 Medical Assisting Externship and Seminar (8 credits)

Admission and Certification at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Certification
CMA (AAMA) RMA (AMT)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year retention rate 83.48% (2020-2024)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Georgia Piedmont Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$107 per credit hour tuition for Georgia residentsSource: gptc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Estimated cost
$5,136Estimated: $107/credit × 48, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.

Work out what the Georgia Piedmont Technical College diploma costs you after aid

From gptc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) Compares

  • Its estimated cost of $5,136 is below the median of $17,215 across 304 priced diploma programs on this site (21st lowest).
  • It is one of 99 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited diploma programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College Cost?

$107 per credit hour tuition for Georgia residents. That works out to about $5,136 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College?

48 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) at Georgia Piedmont Technical College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and RMA (AMT). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

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Sources

  1. gptc.edu: Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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