As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will be trained to draw blood samples from patients in a clinical laboratory or public health setting, producing quality results while gaining the trust and confidence of your patients. Receive hands-on training in venipuncture, capillary draws, heel sticks, and non-blood specimens. Topics covered include anatomy of the circulatory system, medical terminology, quality assurance, HIPAA, and infection control. CPR certification and NHA certification exam and exam prep materials included in tuition. Textbooks and scrubs purchased separately.

Central Sterile Processing Technicians, also known as Central Supply Technicians and Medical Equipment Preparers, are crucial members of the healthcare team. They work in hospitals, outpatient care centers, physicians’ offices, dental offices, and other ambulatory health services. They are responsible for decontaminating, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment. Additional Central Sterile Processing Technicians assemble, distribute and store medical devices and equipment needed for patient care. In this 80-hour classroom-based program students will learn to clean, decontaminate, and distribute medical instruments and equipment, as they prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare. Certification through CBSPD or HSPA is highly recommended.

Pharmacies in Georgia are looking for Certified Pharmacy Technicians! This is due to the law allowing the pharmacist to supervise up to three technicians providing one of the technicians is certified (O.C.G.A. §26-4-82(d)). This comprehensive 15-week program prepares you for the ExCPT exam -one of two exams recognized by the GA Board of Pharmacy – and includes the cost of the ExCPT exam in tuition. In addition to exam preparation, the program includes covers the following topics: pharmacy laws and regulations, controlled substances, medication classifications, prescription and medication order intake and entry, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, pharmacy calculations, sterile and nonsterile products, medication safety and quality assurance.

Training for an exciting and rewarding career as a Clinical Medical Assistant has never been easier. With the growing demand for bi-lingual Clinical Medical Assistants, this program is designed for students whose primary language is Spanish. It is recommended that students have completed or are currently enrolled in an ESL program and have achieved low-intermediate English proficiency. The program will be taught primarily in English, and students will have opportunities to ask questions in Spanish with the instructor translating when clarification is needed. While the textbooks are in English, chapter summaries and other print materials will be provided with Spanish/English translations. Students will train to assist the physician in providing quality patient care, as they learn to obtain patient vital signs, assist with minor medical procedures, perform simple laboratory tests, give injections, perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) administer medications and more. The program includes a 160-hour externship where students will be placed in a private practice, clinic, or urgent care facility. By the time the student is placed in externship, it is expected that the student will be able to converse in both English and Spanish. Tuition includes CPR certification and NHA exam and exam prep materials. Textbooks and scrubs are purchased separately. Students must be at least 18-years old to register.

Medical billing and coding specialist play a vital role in today’s healthcare industry.

Whether employed by a private practice, hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other setting, medical billers and coders use codes to document patient diagnoses and treatments. Their duties include reading and analyzing patient records, determining correct codes for patient records, using codes to bill insurance providers, keeping track of patient data, managing detailed, specifically coded information, and HIPAA compliance.

This fully online program is taught by a live-instructor, in real-time, in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology. Class time is engaging, and students are encouraged to interact with their instructor and fellow students.

Topics covered include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical billing functions, insurance guidelines and compliance training, legal and ethical issues, and basic diagnostic and procedural coding. National certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association and exam preparation materials are included with the program. It is also recommended that students sit for Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered through AAPC.

Must be 18+ years. A high school diploma or GED is required for NHA certification. Students will need to have access to internet, PC, laptop, or tablet and access to a printer in order to participate.

Veterinary Assistants are valued team members in veterinary practices, clinics, and hospitals. They work with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide quality care for healthy, sick, and injured animals. This online program is taught by in real-time by live-instructor in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology. Students will have opportunity to interact with their instructor and fellow classmates. Students will receive training on the correct handling and care of pets, learn proper examination procedures, and discover how to check for signs of illness and injury. Additional topics covered include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and acronyms, nutrition, legal, ethical, and professional standards, and maintenance and management of a veterinary practice. Upon successful completion of the online training, students will be placed in a 80-hour externship at a local veterinary practice, clinic or animal hospital.

In this 280-hour program, you will learn to assist the pharmacist in mixing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, purchasing and inventory management, billing and reimbursement, and more. Topics include pharmacology for technicians, pharmacy law and regulations, sterile and non-sterile compounding, quality assurance, and medication safety. Included in the program is a 120-hour externship where the student will receive hands-on training in a local pharmacy under the direction of a pharmacist. Students are prepared to sit for PTCE and ExCPT national certification exams. This program fulfills the education requirements of the California Board of Pharmacy (Business and Professions Code Section 4202) for pharmacy technician licensure. Textbooks and externship scrubs purchased separately.

In today’s busy medical practices, Clinical Medical Assistants are vital members of the medical team. Students will train to assist the physician in providing quality patient care. Students will learn to obtain patient vital signs, assist with minor medical procedures, perform simple laboratory tests, give injections, perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) administer medications and more. The program includes a 160-hour externship where students will be placed in a private practice, clinic or urgent care facility. Tuition includes CPR certification and NHA exam and exam prep materials. Must be 18 years old to enroll in the program.

In general, they are the patients’ first contact upon entering the medical office or clinic, and they play a valuable role in providing a positive experience for the patient.  The duties of the Medical Administrative Assistant include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, entering demographic and insurance information into the practices’ electronic health records software, answering phones, assigning medical codes, processing insurance, and patient check-in and check-out.

This fully online program is taught by a live-instructor, in real-time, in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology.  Class time is engaging, and students are given opportunities to interact with their instructor and fellow students.

Topics covered include medical terminology, electronic health records, compliance, law and ethics, office policies and procedures, insurance and medical billing, scheduling, patient intake and checkout, communication, and patient education.

In this 280-hour program, you will learn what it takes to become a successful pharmacy technician.  Program includes a 120-hour externship where you will receive hands-on training in a pharmacy under the direction of a pharmacist.  Students are prepared to sit for PTCE and ExCPT national certification exams.  This program fulfills the education requirements of the California Board of Pharmacy (Business and Professions Code Section 4202) for pharmacy technician licensure.  Textbooks and externship scrubs purchased separately.

Whether employed by a private practice, hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other setting, medical billers and coders use codes to document patient diagnoses and treatments.  Their duties include reading and analyzing patient records, determining correct codes for patient records, using codes to bill insurance providers, keeping track of patient data, managing detailed, specifically coded information, and HIPAA compliance.

This fully online program is taught by a live-instructor, in real-time, in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology.  Class time is engaging, and students are encouraged to interact with their instructor and fellow students.

Topics covered include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical billing functions, insurance guidelines and compliance training, legal and ethical issues, and basic diagnostic and procedural coding.  National certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association and exam preparation materials are included with the program.  It is also recommended that students sit for Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered through AAPC.

As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will be trained to draw blood samples from patients in a clinical laboratory or public health setting, producing quality results while gaining the trust and confidence of your patients. Receive hands-on training in venipuncture, capillary draws, heel sticks, and non-blood specimens. Topics covered include anatomy of the circulatory system, medical terminology, quality assurance, HIPAA, and infection control. CPR certification and NHA certification exam and exam prep materials included in tuition.  Textbooks and scrubs purchased separately.