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Program Information
The Medical Assisting program is a
sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates for entry-level
employment as a medical assistant. The program provides learning
opportunities which introduce, develop academic and professional
knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention,
and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities
to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion
of this program of study leads to a degree or diploma in
Medical Assisting.
A graduate may find employment as a phlebotomist,
medical transcriptionist, EKG technician,
physical therapy aide, medical office receptionist,
medical records clerk, and medical assistant
or in related employment.
“The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review
Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants
Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater,
FL 33756, (727) 210-2350.”
Our Programs:
Medical
Assisting - Diploma
Health
Care Assistant -
Technical Certificate of Credit
Medical
Coding -
Technical Certificate of Credit
Phlebotomy
Technician - Technical Certificate of Credit
Program
Syllabi
Program
Course Descriptions 
Faculty Information
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Elaine
Gilbert
Dean, Health Sciences
Faculty/Medical
Assisting
Office:
West Campus
 jgilbert@westgatech.edu
 (706)
756-4605
Fax: (706) 756-4664
M.S.N., Nursing, Troy State University;
B.S.N., Nursing, Washburn University
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Eddie
Rhodes
Faculty/Allied Health/Phlebotomy
Office:
West Campus
erhodes@westgatech.edu
(706)
756-4582
Fax: (706) 756-4664
M.Ed., Sports and Fitness Management, Troy University
B.S., Microbiology, Memphis State University
A.S., Natural Science, Shelby State Community College
Diploma, Medical Lab Technology, Atlanta Tech
Registered Medical Technologist
Registered Phlebotomist
Certified Personal Trainer
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Frances Talley
Faculty/Medical Assisting
Office: West Campus
ftalley@westgatech.edu
(706)
756-4568
Fax: (706) 756-4664
BSN, Nursing, University of Southern Mississippi
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
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