How to Apply

Steps For Application

The Medical Assisting Program is a two-year Associate Degree program. We accept thirty-five (35) new students every fall semester (August). All of the program (MED) classes are presently offered during the day. However, many of the general education courses are offered in the evening and on-line. These general education (ENG, PSY, MAT) courses may be completed prior to acceptance into the program.

To get started on your new career path, please go to the Medlin Campus Center located on the Jamestown Campus.

• Complete a college application
• Meet with an Admissions Representative and receive your placement test admission card
• Take placement tests and keyboard placement test
• Request a copy of all High School and College Transcripts to be sent to GTCC Records Office

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office for further information regarding this process. Admissions is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 - 4:30 p.m. They may be reached at (336) 454-1126 (High Point number) or (336) 334-4822 (Greensboro number).

Placement testing is available on Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. If you place in any Developmental classes (MAT 070, ENG 090, etc.), need BIO 094 or need to take a keyboarding class, you must complete these prior to acceptance into the Fall class.

It has been reported in the US Bureau of Labor Studies that by the year 2010 Medical Assisting jobs will increase by 57%.
We currently have 100% job placement for graduates of this program and average starting salary is $11.00 - $13.00 per hour. Many employers offer benefit packages which may include: vacation days, sick days (PAL/PTO), paid holidays, merit pay, Christmas bonus, disability, life, health, dental, eye insurance. Many employers provide for continuing education plus provide a uniform allowance.

There is a huge shortage of good CMA's in our area. So come join our team at GTCC: Medical Assisting program. Experience true job security and love your job - all at the same time!

Kimberly G. Cannon, BS, CMA
Department Chair Medical Assisting
Health Science Division