Medical Assistant

Prepare for a rewarding healthcare career with hands-on training in essential clinical and administrative medical assisting skills.

Program Overview

The Medical Assistant program at Health Tech of Georgia prepares students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professionalism needed to support healthcare providers in both clinical and administrative settings.

Students receive instruction in patient care, medical office procedures, vital signs, infection prevention, medical terminology, and essential clinical skills. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, patient communication, and workplace readiness.

Program Structure

The Medical Assistant program at Health Tech of Georgia provides comprehensive training through a series of prerequisite courses followed by the final Back Office component.

Students complete Administrative Front Office, Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG/ECG Monitor Technician before progressing to Medical Assistant – Back Office.

The Back Office course consists of 18 instructional weeks, excluding holidays and scheduled school closures, and represents the final phase of the Medical Assistant program.

Program at a Glance

Program Length: 18 weeks
Class Schedule: Day and Evening Classes Available
Training Format: Classroom & Hands-on Skills Training.
Career Focus: Clinical Patient Care & Medical Office Support

What You’ll Learn

Students will develop skills in:

• Medical terminology and healthcare fundamentals
• Anatomy and physiology
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Patient preparation and examination assistance
• Infection prevention and control
• Medical asepsis and safety procedures
• Basic pharmacology and medication terminology
• Medication administration principles
• Specimen collection and handling
• Introduction to phlebotomy procedures
• Introduction to ECG/EKG procedures
• Medical office administration and scheduling
• Electronic health records and documentation
• Medical billing, coding, and insurance fundamentals
• Patient communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Patient confidentiality and HIPAA principles
• Preparation for applicable medical assistant certification examinations

Learn by doing.

Medical Assistant students practice essential clinical and administrative skills in HTG's hands-on training environment. Through supervised instruction, students develop techniques in patient preparation, vital signs, infection prevention, medical office procedures, and clinical assistance. This combination helps students strengthen their confidence, improve technical skills, and prepare for responsibilities in a professional healthcare environment.