The Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting is designed to bridge the gap between the traditional nurse in the physician's office and the medical secretary. This associate degree prepares graduates for a position in the medical office in a clinical capacity. In addition to clinical and basic laboratory procedures, students learn current medical technology, medical codes, and other skills necessary to excel in the healthcare industry. Upon completion of an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, students will have taken a variety of courses related to the healthcare field. Courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Phlebotomy, and other Medical Lab classes. To ensure a well-rounded medical assistant, the Medical Assisting associate degree covers medical insurance and coding, medical transcription, and medical bookkeeping as it relates to the medical office. Call us today at (877) 527-3504 or complete the "Request More Information" form at the top right corner of the page.

Graduates of our Medical Assisting Program also qualify to sit for a number of national certifications. Most Medical Assisting graduates sit for the Certified Medical Assistant examination. Our Medical Assistants also qualify to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician and Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician certifications. All of these tests are given quarterly to Gwinnett College graduates on our campus. Our students take the test online and results of the certification are immediate.

This program is only offered at the Gwinnett campus.

Here's what the Department of Labor says!

• "Medical assistants are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 period."
  
• "Job prospects should be best for medical assistants with formal training or experience, particularly those with certification."
  
• "Most employers prefer graduates of formal programs in medical assisting."
  
• "Increasing utilization of medical assistants in the rapidly growing health care industry will further stimulate job growth."