Augusta Technical College Medical Assisting Diploma

Associate Degrees
■	Health Studies
■	Cardiovascular Technology
■	Fire Science Technology
■	Occupational Therapy Assistant
■	Pharmacy Technology
■	Radiologic Care Technology
■	Respiratory Care Technology

Diploma Programs
■	Dental Assisting
■	Fire Science Technology
■	Medical Assisting
■	Paramedic Technology
■	Pharmacy Technology
■	Practical Nursing
■	Surgical Technology

Technical Certificates of Credit
■	Basic Emergency Medical Technology
■	Fire Fighter I
■	Health Care Assistant
■	Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology
■	Medical Coding
■	Patient Care Assisting
■	Polysomnographic Technician

Medical Assisting
Diploma
Contact Information
Lisa Nagle
706-771-4189
Augusta Campus - Building 900 - Room 956

Karon Walton
Shannon Henninger
706-771-4197
Augusta Campus - Building 900 - Room 956

Stephanie McGahee
706-595-0166 ext 28
Thomson Campus

Sonya Burns
706-437-6807
Waynesboro Campus

Entrance Dates:
Augusta	Fall and Spring
Thomson	Fall
Waynesboro	Fall
Length of Program:	Five Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	87

Program Description

The Medical Assisting program is a specialized training program that provides the student with the knowledge and skills to become a competent medical assistant in the medical profession. Important attributes of successful program graduates are critical thinking, problem solving, human relations skills, and the ability to apply knowledge and skills to the work environment. The field is presently experiencing rapid expansion, and the trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. After completion of this five-quarter day program, the student is encouraged to take the National Certification Exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). The Augusta Technical College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment (AAMAE). High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

The Medical Assisting Program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices. Additionally, other medically related facilities such as hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and health departments may provide suitable employment opportunities.

Curriculum Outline			Credits
General Core Courses			15
ENG	101	English	5
MAT	101	General Mathematics	5
PSY	101	Basic Psychology	5
Occupational Courses			72
AHS	101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS	104	Introduction to Health Care	3
AHS	109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health	3
BUS	101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS	106	Office Procedures (or)	(5)
MAS	106	Medical Office Procedures	4
BUS	216	Medical Office Procedures (or)	(5)
MAS	115	Medical Administrative Procedures II	3
MAS	101	Legal Aspects of the Medical Office	2
MAS	103	Pharmacology	5
MAS	108	Medical Assisting Skills I	5
MAS	109	Medical Assisting Skills II	5
MAS	112	Human Diseases	5
MAS	113	Maternal and Child Care	5
MAS	114	Medical Administrative Procedures I	3
MAS	117	Medical Assisting Externship	8
MAS	118	Medical Assisting Seminar	4
SCT	100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
DIS	150	Assigned MAS Clinical	4

Notes:

Students in the health field have a special responsibility regarding grades in their programs. To be eligible for graduation, students must make a minimum passing grade of “C” in all courses.
A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any two courses attempted with the AHS, SCT, ENG, MAS, MAT and BUS prefix will be suspended from the program for one year. Before re-entering the program, the student must complete an individualized remedial program assigned by the department head. After the third unsuccessful attempt of any courses with one of these prefixes, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Medical Assisting program.
Medical Assisting students must submit medical examination and evaluation forms and letters of recommendation prior to enrollment in clinical courses. These forms will be distributed by academic advisors.
Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to submit completed medical and dental examination forms. All required immunizations, including Hepatitis B, must be accompanied by documentation. Students who refuse to take the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse them an opportunity to gain clinical experience.
Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.