Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Gwinnett College – Lilburn prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Gwinnett College – Lilburn

Also known as Gwinnett College of Business

5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, GA

Gwinnett College - Lilburn operates as a two-year private school dedicated to providing a solid education for students located in and around Lilburn. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Last year over 160 students were awarded degrees with about 56% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Gwinnett College, Lilburn offers several programs to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Business Administration
• Paralegal
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Office Assistant

To help support students, Gwinnett College - Lilburn may provide services like those listed below:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for Gwinnett College - Lilburn was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit gwinnettcollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gwinnett College of Business has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $31330

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).