Medical Assistant Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Marietta
Want to turn your passion for helping people into an in-demand career?1 The Ë®¹ûÅÉ Tech Medical Assistant Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Program provides you with the hands-on training and technical skills you need to enter and excel in today’s growing medical field. Our program teaches you how to support physicians with clinical tasks, manage administrative responsibilities, and communicate effectively in a healthcare setting. From lessons on how to take vital signs and perform lab procedures to handling medical records and billing systems, you gain the expertise Georgia employers require of their medical support team.
Ready to take the pulse of your future? Enroll in the Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program at our Marietta, GA campus today.
Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Program Delivery
Day, Afternoon, Evening programs are available. Hands-on instruction is provided on-campus, with some courses delivered online. Ë®¹ûÅÉ Tech also utilizes animations and simulations so you can experience interactive learning that enhances skill development, reinforces concepts, and allows you to practice troubleshooting in a risk-free environment.
Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Program Length
- Total Semester Credit Hours: 63.5
- Instructional Hours: 1465
- Completion Time: Approximately 79 weeks
Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Classes and Curriculum
Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, the Ë®¹ûÅÉ Tech academic approach ensures that our programs align with current employer requirements and technological advancements. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training, your courses are designed to provide you with entry-level medical assisting knowledge and skills. You learn to assist with clinical procedures, help manage medical office operations, and perform essential administrative tasks in today’s healthcare environments. You also learn invaluable skills in professionalism, customer service, and career success.
Medical Assistant Internship
The Medical Assistant Internship is an important part of your program. It’s a full-time commitment of 160 hours over approximately five weeks and increases your personal and professional development. During your internship, you apply the skills you learned in your program in a real-life clinical setting prior to taking your certification/registry examination.
Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Program Objectives
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment under the supervision of physicians and nurses.
- Take patient histories, record vital signs, and assist during clinical exams.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures and specimen collection.
- Perform basic laboratory procedures, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
- Schedule appointments, maintain medical records, and handle billing and insurance claims.
- Use electronic health record (EHR) systems to manage patient information.
- Understand medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical ethics.
- Follow and safety protocols in a healthcare environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients and coworkers about procedures, care, and documentation.
- Complete a supervised internship in a medical office or clinic.
- Prepare for credentialing exams such as the .
Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Program Career Outcomes
As a graduate of the Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Program in Marietta, you may find entry-level employment at:
- Medical clinics and physician offices
- Outpatient care centers
- Urgent care facilities
- Hospitals and health systems
- Specialty medical practices
Medical Assistant Opportunities in GA
Students and graduates of the Medical Assistant Technology A.A.S. Degree Program may qualify to work at a variety of area healthcare providers including organizations2 such as:
Medical Assistant Technology — Marietta
MAPX100AS — Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
CIP Code: 51.0716
SOC Code: 31-9092
Day, Afternoon, Evening Programs
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 63.5 |
|---|---|
| Instructional Hours | 1465 |
| Weeks to Complete — Day | Approximately 79 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
| Weeks to Complete — Afternoon | Approximately 79 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
| Weeks to Complete — Evening | Approximately 79 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks) |
Program Objective
The Medical Assistant Technology program prepares students to be multi-functional practitioners, thoroughly prepared to perform front office and clinical patient care duties, as well as, basic urgent care procedures. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, electronic health records, ethics, clinical procedures, aseptic technique, minor surgical procedures, universal precautions, general skills in document formatting, and EKG. This program delivers practical preparation in the healthcare environment.
In addition to the technical training, a critical aspect of a Ë®¹ûÅÉ education is developing the professional skills that are required by our employers. Students will need to demonstrate skill proficiency through a series of professional development activities and seminars which are integrated into each course. The modules include Student Success, Financial Literacy, Professional Development, and Career Success.
The degree program is designed to develop the student’s strength in areas that will assist in their personal and professional growth. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as a Medical Assistant. It also provides the diversity of other settings such as doctors' offices, hospitals, urgent care, outpatient care centers, and other medical facilities.
Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each course, except internship.
Foundation Courses
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites None
Course Description
This course provides the students, primarily in health-related This course introduces the student to the world of healthcare. The student will be introduced to basic medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and rules to build, spell and pronounce terms. The course also includes anatomy and physiology basics such as the structural organization of the human body, positional and directional terms. This course introduces the student to law and ethics in the health field. Students will also learn and demonstrate Infection Control, proper techniques to obtain vital signs, HIPAA, and OSHA. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
Core Courses
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology and medical terms associated with the cardiovascular, blood and respiratory systems. Students will learn the proper technique in blood collection and analysis of the blood sample. They will also learn to prepare a patient for an ECG and obtain an electrocardiogram. Students will learn to measure the peak flow rate and perform spirometry. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology, and medical terms associated with the Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Sensory systems. Students will learn to identify the basics of drugs, including sources, uses, pharmacokinetics, and actions. They will also learn to solve medication-related math problems, and administer medications via various routes. Students will discuss medical emergencies such as diabetic emergencies, burns, poisonings, and be trained in BLS (basic life support) for the Health Care Provider. Finally, students will learn to prepare the exam room to assist in a physical exam, including performing vision and hearing screening tests. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology and medical terms associated with the Digestive, Urinary and Reproduction systems. Students will learn to examine and report on physical and chemical aspects of urine using CLIA-waived methods. They will also learn to assist providers in specialty examinations including but not limited to obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the anatomy, physiology, and medical terms associated with the Lymphatic, Immune, Nervous, and Endocrine systems. Students will learn the role of a medical assistant in caring for aging patients along with proper communication with the older adult. They will also learn proper specimen collection and transport in the physician’s office laboratory while performing a variety of CLIA-waived tests. The student will learn the Medical Assistants role in minor surgeries, patient coaching, and nutrition. Students will learn general classifications of surgical instruments, sterilization, and surgical hand scrub. They will also understand the MA’s role as a coach in promoting health maintenance and wellness. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101
Course Description
Students will learn about the patient’s health record, Telephone techniques, and scheduling appointments. A variety of electronic technologies used in the medical office with be discussed. In addition, students will work on their written communication and learn reception and daily operations of the office. This course introduces the student to life cycle of insurance billing and coding. They will learn the basics of health insurance; discuss traditional health insurance and different types of managed care models. Students will then continue the life cycle learning diagnostic and procedural coding basics. Then, continuing onto billing and reimbursement and finally accounting, collections and banking. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101, MAP150
Course Description
This class introduces students to medical insurance and billing. Students will be introduced to various insurances such as The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid and other state programs, TRICARE, Veterans’ Health Care and Workers’ Compensation. Students will have an understanding of the process of claims submission in the medical office, the follow-up process and the payment process. Finally, students will be introduced to billing in healthcare facilities such as Ambulatory Surgery centers and Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Billing. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101, MAP150
Course Description
This course will prepare the student to understand basic computer principles and use electronic records in a medical practice. Electronic Health Records is designed to train future users of electronic health records programs to document patient exams, diagnosis, disorders, and coding. By the completion of this course the student will have the ability to understand and implement the electronic health records software, including data entry at the point of care, electronic coding from medical records, utilize advanced techniques to speed data entry, use the electronic health records to improve patient care, and understand the privacy and security of health records. Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Lecture Hours 60 Lab / Shop Hours 60 Total Hours 120 Total Credits 5.0 Prerequisites MAP101, MAP150
Course Description
This course is a study of the purpose, use, and application of medical classification systems, nomenclatures, and other terminologies, including International Classification of Diseases Coding. Emphasis is placed on the current version of the International Classification of Diseases federal coding guidelines, coding conventions, and coding principles. Students will practice code assignments using various types of healthcare documentation (such as: inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, physician’s office). Professional development exercises and seminars are also included in this course.
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Internship Hours 160 Total Hours 160 Total Credits 3.5 Prerequisites MAP101, MAP110, MAP120, MAP130, MAP140, MAP150.
Course Description
During the clinical internship the student applies practical application and experiential learning opportunities using all skills learned in a real-life clinical setting prior to taking the certification/registry examination.
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Lecture Hours 45 Lab / Shop Hours 0 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None Course Description
This course presents students with techniques to develop their critical thinking skills. Topics include the six sequential steps of critical thinking, the importance of language, ambiguity, structure of arguments and creative problem solving. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate an improvement in their ability to apply critical thinking skills to real world situations.
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Lecture Hours 45 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with a basic scientific overview of how nature works and how things in nature are interconnected. This course explores the study of the earth’s natural resources. Topics include the study of how air, water, soil, natural energy, and the minerals are critical and related parts of the earth’s interconnected systems.
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Lecture Hours 45 Lab / Shop Hours 0 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None Course Description
This course focuses on algebraic concepts essential for success in the workplace and other courses. Using real world examples and applications, students practice fundamental operations with number systems, formulas, algebraic expressions and liner equations. This course also explores problems involving factoring, inequalities, exponents, radicals, linear equations, functions, quadratic equations and graphs. Skills for success in mathematics will be emphasized.
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Lecture Hours 45 Lab / Shop Hours 0 Internship Hours 0 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Prerequisites None Course Description
Students develop written communication skills, with emphasis placed on the principles of effective communication which includes understanding the writing process, analysis of readings, as can be applied personally and professionally.
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Lecture Hours 45 Total Hours 45 Total Credits 3.0 Course Description
This course will enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the uses of oral and written communication and will teach the skills needed to write and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
Notes:
Maximum Time Frame (MTF) . . . . 95.0 Credits
Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling. *Prerequisite required. **Prerequisites: Successful completion of all in-school coursework prior to internship.
The Clinical Internship is a full-time commitment of 160 hours at approximately 32 hours per week for 5 weeks. Internship hours are daytime hours for both day and evening programs. All weeks exclude holidays, course change days and make-up hours for absences during the internship. Actual times are set by the internship site. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the intern site, as well as meals.
Mode of delivery: Residential, Blended Learning, or Online are the methods we may use to deliver content in each course. The Residential courses are offered on ground at the campus. Blended courses are offered by delivering a fraction of the course in an online format as well as traditional face-to-face method. Online courses are delivered 100% online. The Blended delivery and Online delivery plan will implement distance education activities into each course in the program of study. The use of simulations, case studies, assessments, and multimedia will be used to enhance the students understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
1 Ë®¹ûÅÉ Center for O*NET Development. Georgia Employment Trends: 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved June 12, 2025, from .
2 These companies have hired one or more 2021 – 2024 Ë®¹ûÅÉ graduates to work in their field of study.
The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.