{"id":512,"date":"2014-05-20T11:26:36","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T15:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/health-human-services\/medical-assisting\/admissions-requirements\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T08:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:14:50","slug":"admissions-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/health-human-services\/medical-assisting-2\/admissions-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Medical Assisting diploma program application window will open the first week of January each year for the fall cohort. <\/p>\n

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Medical Assisting program Fall 2026 Day – Dallas Campus – Currently full<\/p>\n

Medical Assisting program Fall 2026 Day – Lincoln Campus – Currently full<\/p>\n

Medical Assisting program Fall 2026 Evening – Dallas Campus – Currently full <\/p>\n

Point sheet for admission<\/a><\/p>\n

If you would like to be waitlisted for the evening program, please contact Kim Warwick, warwick.kimberly@gaston.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Gaston College Medical Assisting Program is proud to demonstrate strong student success outcomes.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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  • Job Placement Rate (2020-2024): 92%<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Student Retention Rate (2020-2024): 79%<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Certification Exam Pass Rate (2020-2024): 94%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These outcomes reflect the program’s commitment to preparing skilled and career-ready medical assisting professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    OCCUPATIONAL RISKS<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    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:<\/p>\n

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    • \u00b7 Exposure to infectious diseases<\/li>\n
    • \u00b7 Sharps injuries<\/li>\n
    • \u00b7 Bloodborne pathogens and biological hazards<\/li>\n
    • \u00b7 Chemical and drug exposure<\/li>\n
    • \u00b7 Ergonomic hazards from lifting, sitting, and repetitive tasks<\/li>\n
    • \u00b7 Latex allergies<\/li>\n
    • \u00b7 Stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Articulation Agreement<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

      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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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