Success Starts at Gwinnett

Ready to Begin a Career as a Medical Assistant?

Medical assistants handle administrative and clinical tasks to keep offices running smoothly. With our Medical Assisting program, you’ll learn how to safely gather lab samples, assist physicians during procedures, update electronic health records, and more! We offer a diploma track and an associate degree track for this program.

Ready to earn your diploma or associate’s degree and make an impact?
Let’s get started!

Award Type

Diploma, Associate degree

Day Classes

Diploma: 12 months
Associate : 18-21 months

Evening Classes

Diploma: 15-18 months
Associate : 21-24 months

What to expect in our program

Medical Assistant

Gwinnett’s Medical Assistant program prepares graduates to take certification exams offered by the National Center for Competency Testing to become a Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Phlebotomy Technician. In our program*, you will:
*Award type and program length varies by campus.

Why Choose Gwinnett College

Experience the Gwinnett Difference

Empower your future with Gwinnett’s community of supportive faculty and career-focused training We know the importance of this journey so we’ve committed ourselves to providing you with exceptional service and guidance every step of the way.

Campus Locations

Our Medical Assisting programs are offered at the following campuses:

Lilburn, GA

Roswell, GA

Marietta, GA

Orlando, FL

Sarasota, FL

Raleigh, NC