Admission Requirements
The Medical Assisting diploma program application window will open the first week of January each year for the fall cohort.
Medical Assisting program Fall 2026 Day – Dallas Campus
Medical Assisting program Fall 2026 Evening – Dallas Campus
Medical Assisting program Fall 2026 Day – Lincoln Campus
The goal of the Gaston College Medical Assisting Program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
OCCUPATIONAL RISKS
Medical Assisting is a profession with many rewards, as practitioners can perform both administrative and clinical services, filling several roles in a variety of healthcare environments. The Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly outlines that it is a growth field, with an anticipated 18% growth from 2020 to 2030.
Medical Assistants work directly with providers and patients, with the goal of providing healthcare and ensuring patient safety. It is a position with a great deal of responsibility.
As with any healthcare position, there are certain occupational risks that come into play with being a medical assistant, and those hazards include the following:
- · Exposure to infectious diseases
- · Sharps injuries
- · Bloodborne pathogens and biological hazards
- · Chemical and drug exposure
- · Ergonomic hazards from lifting, sitting, and repetitive tasks
- · Latex allergies
- · Stress
Articulation Agreement
The Gaston College Medical Program has a 2+2 articulation agreement with the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences for a Bachelor of Science in Health Leadership for students who have achieved their Associate Degree in Medical Assisting.
