The Medical Assisting
Diploma is designed to bridge the
gap between the traditional nurse
in the physician's office and the
medical secretary. This diploma 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 a Diploma 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. Students
will also qualify to sit for national
certification as a Medical Assistant
(CMA), Phlebotomy Technician, and
EKG Technician. To ensure a well-rounded
medical assistant, the Medical Assisting
program 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.
Course Listing
CS 102 Introduction to PCs
CS 204 Microsoft Office Word/Excel
CS 205 Microsoft Office PowerPoint/Access
DT 103 Medical Transcription
EN 111 College English
EN 221 Composition
MS 101 Medical Law & Ethics
MS 102 Medical Terminology
MS 103 Pharmacology
MS 104 Medical Bookkeeping
MS 105 Medical Lab Procedures I
MS 107 First Aid & CPR
MS 109 Medical Insurance & Coding
MS 112 Anatomy & Physiology
MS 205 Medical Lab Procedures
MS 207 Phlebotomy
MS 208 Diseases
MS 215 Medical Lab Procedures
MS 220 Externship -- 240 Hours
MT 103 Business Math
OP 221 Professional Development/Office
Procedures
SP 201 Introduction to Public Speaking
TP 111 Keyboarding/Typing I
TP 112 Keyboarding/Typing II
Program courses vary slightly by
campus. Metro Atlanta Campuses include
Gwinnett College - Lilburn, Gwinnett
College - Sandy Springs, and Gwinnett
College - Sandy Springs (Marietta
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."