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Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs

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What Should You Know About Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs?

Medical Assisting (Diploma) is a medical assisting diploma at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs in Sandy Springs, Georgia, offered on campus. It takes day classes 12 months; evening classes 15-18 months. The program names the CMA (AAMA) and NCMA (NCCT) exams.

Length
52 wk
  • Phlebotomy
  • Billing and coding
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA
  • NCMANCCT

How Medical Assisting (Diploma) Works

Credential
Diploma
Format
On campus
Schedule
Day and evening
Length
Day classes 12 months; evening classes 15-18 months
Also covers
phlebotomy; medical billing and coding; electronic health records
Start dates
Eight start dates per year

Admission and Certification at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs

Certification
Prepares graduates for NCCT certification exams to become a Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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

How Medical Assisting (Diploma) Compares

  • At 52 weeks it is longer than the 40-week median for diploma programs.

Is Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and billing and coding.

How the CMA, RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams differ

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Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs: Common Questions

How Long Is Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs?

Day classes 12 months; evening classes 15-18 months, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs Accredited?

It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.

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

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA) and NCMA (NCCT).

Can You Take Medical Assisting (Diploma) at Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

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Sources

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

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