Piedmont Community College is transitioning the majority of the courses in its Medical Assisting program to a Workforce/Continuing Education certification model. This will provide students a faster, more flexible pathway into the healthcare field.

Students will first complete two Workforce/Continuing Education certification courses designed to build essential, job-ready skills. After completing these courses, students who wish to continue their education can apply their learning toward the Medical Assisting degree through the College’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) option. CPL allows eligible students to receive academic credit for the knowledge and competencies they have already gained in the Workforce/Continuing Education program, creating a seamless transition into the degree program without repeating coursework.

This approach supports both immediate employment opportunities and long-term educational goals. Students desiring to obtain the Medical Assisting diploma or degree will be awarded CPL credit for all courses marked with an asterisk on the program of study pages below, leaving only a few remaining courses toward completion of the diploma or degree.

The Workforce Development option is designed to provide focused, hands-on instruction that prepares students with the essential administrative and clinical skills needed for entry-level employment in medical offices, clinics and outpatient healthcare settings.

Please contact us for questions or assistance in determining if this training option is the right fit for your career goals.

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Students interested in pursuing Medical Assistant training should review the new program details, including course content, length, costs, and registration information, on the updated program page:

👉 Medical Administrative Assistant & Medical Assistant Program – Piedmont Community College

Click and download the Medical Assisting program planning guide for course requirements and suggested sequencing.

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Courses

Medical Assisting Program Planning Guide Associate (A45400)
Medical Assisting Program Planning Guide Diploma (D45400)

Process for Admissions

• Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
• Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. Office GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
• Complete the Admission Placement Test.
• Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details