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Hear from our Program Director and Externship Coordinator and see how GTBMC can help you start a new career as a Medical Assistant.

Healthcare’s MOST VERSATILE PROFESSIONAL
In just 18 months, you can become qualified for opportunities in a field that is among the top 15 fastest growing occupations in the nation. The American Association of Medical Assistants defines its members as “Health Care’s Most Versatile Professional.” It has been predicted that the medical assistant field will have a growth rate of 74 percent between 1990 and 2008.
The duties of a Medical Assistant are important, varied and interesting. As a Medical Assistant, you will be qualified to work in physician’s offices and outpatient care centers, hospitals, home health agencies, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, or nursing homes

Get started today! New Classes start in March and August Choose the track that fits your schedule:
Medical Assistant I: Introduction	Medical Assistant II: Administrative	Medical Assistant III: Clinical	Medical Assistant IV: Laboratory
3/2/06 - 8/3/06	8/5/06 - 11/17/06	11/20/06 - 4/27/07	4/30/07 - 9/07/07
8/14/06 - 1/18/07	1/22/07 - 5/18/07	5/21/07 - 10/26/07	10/29/07 - 3/14/08
Medical Assistant Certification Review

Accreditation
The Greenville Technical College Medical Assistant Program is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on the recommendations of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment (AAMAE). Accreditation with CAAHEP allows the student to sit for AAMA certification exam immediately after graduation.

Certification
The Certification examination is a national test that is given three times a year by the AAMA and documents the knowledge attained through formal training. You must attend an accredited program to be eligible to sit for this national certification examination. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is nationally recognized as a qualified, professional, multi-skilled member of the health care team who shows their commitment through continuing education and proof of continuing competencies. This exam is the only exam recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA).