About
Training for an exciting and rewarding career as a Clinical Medical Assistant has never been easier! In today’s busy medical practices, Clinical Medical Assistants are vital members of the medical team.
In this course, students will learn 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.
Students will need to have access to the internet, PC, laptop, or tablet, and access to a printer in order to participate. This program includes a 160-hour externship where students will be placed in a private practice, clinic, or urgent care facility.
Organization
Georgia Highlands College - James D. Maddox Heritage Hall
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Highlands College, a multi-campus state college within the University System of Georgia, is headquartered in Rome, GA, and serves over 5,300 students across Northwest Georgia. The college offers comprehensive academic programs with more than 40 areas of study, including online options, and is committed to student success and community engagement through innovative and inclusive educational programs. Students benefit from affordable education, with a two-year degree costing approximately $7,300, and a military-friendly environment. The college also features strong athletics programs and award-winning student organizations.
Highlights:
- Recognized as one of the Top 10 Finalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
- Offers a notable in-person Phlebotomy Technician program through its Health Careers Training Institute
- Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students for national certification in as little as 3 months