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Medical Assisting Program at OTC Ranked #3 in State

The Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College has been ranked third out of 41 schools that offer Medical Assisting Programs in the state of Georgia for 2024 by MedicalAssistantAdvice.com. 

The rankings are based on a combination of the ranking sites editorial staff ratings, graduation rate, average net price, admission rate, full-time retention rate, and total number of students enrolled in the program.

Medical Assisting is a dynamic and rapidly growing field with abundant job opportunities. Many of our students secure employment immediately after completing their clinical training, and the profession offers excellent career stability and advancement options,” shared Michelle Odom, Medical Assisting program director.

The Medical Assisting Program prepares students for employment in today’s medical offices. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the areas of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma and are required to sit for the national AAMA certification examination.

“The AAMA certification is a nationally recognized credential that opens doors for Medical Assistants across the country,” said Mallorie Morris, Medical Assisting Instructor. “Not only does this profession give you the opportunity to live and work anywhere, but it includes a wide variety of work allowing you the opportunity to work both in the front and back of office.”

For more information about the Medical Assisting Program at Ogeechee Technical College, please visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/MAST.

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