Southern Crescent Technical College · Griffin, Georgia

MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College

DiplomaCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College?

MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma is a medical assisting diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, Georgia. It takes 3 terms minimum (48 credit hours). Externship: MAST 1130 Medical Assisting Externship and Seminar (8 credit hours); clinicals may be scheduled day, evening or weekend. Cost: about $5,136 (estimated). It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

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

How MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma Works

Credential
Diploma
Schedule
Day
Length
3 terms minimum
Hours or credits
48 credit hours
Externship
MAST 1130 Medical Assisting Externship and Seminar (8 credit hours); clinicals may be scheduled day, evening or weekend
Start dates
Fall; Spring

Admission and Certification at Southern Crescent Technical College

Admission requirements
Age 18; ENGL 1010, PSYC 1010, MATH 1012, COMP 1000 or COLL 1500 and ALHS 1090 with C or better; program application; background check and drug screen
Certification
RMA (AMT)
Outcomes the school publishes
2020-2024 five-year averages: job placement 93.40%, AMT exam passage 99.06%Reported for 2020-2024.

What Southern Crescent Technical College's Medical Assisting Diploma Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$107 per credit hour in-state tuition, plus $474 in fees per semester2026-27 catalog. Source: sctech.smartcatalogiq.com, 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 Southern Crescent Technical College diploma costs you after aid

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

How MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma 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 MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent 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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MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College: Common Questions

How Much Does MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College Cost?

$107 per credit hour in-state tuition, plus $474 in fees per semester (2026-27 catalog). That works out to about $5,136 for the program, an estimate before fees.

How Long Is MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent Technical College?

3 terms minimum, 48 credit hours, according to the school's program page.

Is MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma at Southern Crescent 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 MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma Prepare You For?

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

What Do You Need to Apply to MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma?

Age 18; ENGL 1010, PSYC 1010, MATH 1012, COMP 1000 or COLL 1500 and ALHS 1090 with C or better; program application; background check and drug screen.

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Sources

  1. sctech.smartcatalogiq.com: MA22 Medical Assisting, Diploma program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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