Greenville Technical College · Greenville, South Carolina

Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville Technical College

CertificateHybridOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville Technical College?

Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science is a medical assisting certificate at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, South Carolina, offered hybrid and on campus. It takes phase I general education, then Phase II over three consecutive semesters beginning in fall (38 credit hours (13 Phase I, 25 Phase II)). Externship: 200-hour mandatory unpaid practicum. Cost: $3,209 per term, 2026-27. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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Cost
$3,209per term, 2026-27
Credits
38
Externship
200 hours
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
Hybrid and on campus
Length
Phase I general education, then Phase II over three consecutive semesters beginning in fall
Hours or credits
38 credit hours (13 Phase I, 25 Phase II)
Externship
200-hour mandatory unpaid practicum
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Greenville Technical College

Admission requirements
College admission; Career Talk session; Phase I courses with 2.0 technical GPA; letter of intent and gated admission forms by June 30 for fall
Certification
CMA (AAMA)
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year exam pass rate 95% (2020-2024); 2024 graduates exam pass 100%; Phase II retention 73% (2024-25 data)Reported for 2020-2024.

What Greenville Technical College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$3,209 in-county tuition and fees for a 12-credit-hour term at the School of Health Sciences rate, including the technology, parking and LMS fee2026-27. Source: gvltec.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.

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

How Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science Compares

  • Its 200-hour externship compares with a median of 180 hours among certificate programs that state hours.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville 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 Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville Technical College Cost?

$3,209 in-county tuition and fees for a 12-credit-hour term at the School of Health Sciences rate, including the technology, parking and LMS fee (2026-27).

How Long Is Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville Technical College?

Phase I general education, then Phase II over three consecutive semesters beginning in fall, 38 credit hours (13 Phase I, 25 Phase II), according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville 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 Assistant Certificate in Applied Science Prepare You For?

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

Can You Take Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science at Greenville Technical College Online?

Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science?

College admission; Career Talk session; Phase I courses with 2.0 technical GPA; letter of intent and gated admission forms by June 30 for fall.

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Sources

  1. gvltec.edu: Medical Assistant Certificate in Applied Science program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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