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About Georgia Medical Institute
Prepare for a Life-changing Career
With the Easy Start program, a personal admissions representative can get to know you and guide you through your career goals, educational options and even help you enroll in a program - all in a few easy steps. To get started, simply fill in the form.
Choose from career training programs in these fields:
- Medical
- Dental
- Massage Therapy
Not all programs available at all locations.
Easy Enrollment
Our representatives will help you through each step of the enrollment process.
Financial Aid for Those Who Qualify
Many of our students qualify for financial aid. Our Financial Aid office will walk you through the application process.
Flexible Class Schedules
We offer day and evening classes structured to work around your schedule, not ours.
Small Class Sizes
You won’t get lost in the crowd. Our class sizes are small, so you can get the personalized attention you deserve.
Career Placement Assistance
Our Career Services office will assist you in your job search upon graduation.
Choose a Program Level
Massage Therapy
Would you like the skills to relieve patients of pain? The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.
The Massage Therapist program is taught over a three-quarter period, with each quarter encompassing different courses of study.
1. This first quarter includes the following three courses:
- General biology, medical terminology, and computer basics
- Body systems
- General psychology, customer service, and computer basics
2. The second quarter includes the following three courses:
- Introduction to massage and anatomy/physiology
- Therapeutic massage
- Deep tissue sculpting
3. The third quarter includes the following three courses:
- Sports massage
- Traumatology
- Personal fitness and nutrition
You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of healthcare settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and doctors´ and chiropractors´ offices. Opportunities also exist in health spas, hotels, fitness centers, sports organizations, tourist destinations, and cruise ships. There is the possibility of going into private practice as well.
Employment is expected to steadily grow over the next few years. There will be an increased demand for massage services for management of pain and prevention of physical disabilities from injury or disease.
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Medical Administrative Assistant
Do you like helping people? Healthcare is the largest industry in America. The aging of the population combined with continued medical advances will significantly increase healthcare demand and career opportunities in this exciting field.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program provides you with the skills necessary to manage the day-to-day operations of a medical facility. Office management and technical ability are vital parts of the professional office environment.
You will receive training that emphasizes the administrative and business aspects of overseeing a medical or dental office.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program includes instruction on the following:
- Basic principles of accounting
- Computer applications
- Medical terminology
- Medical law and ethics
- Communications
- Medical transcription
The administrative, business and communication courses will provide you with a well-rounded background to meet the needs of today's ever-changing medical industry. You will gain valuable skills, enabling you to become a vital link between patient and doctor.
Strong clinical and administrative skills will provide innumerable employment opportunities with medical and dental offices, clinics, long-term healthcare facilities, insurance companies, hospitals, and home health agencies.
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Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting program is designed to bridge the gap between the traditional nurse in the physician’s office and the medical secretary. The degree prepares graduates to be entry-level paraprofessionals in medical offices, clinics, and associated medical facilities. In addition to basic diagnostic and laboratory procedures, students learn current medical technology, medical codes, and other skills necessary to excel in the healthcare industry.
Upon completion of an Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting, students will have taken a variety of courses related to the healthcare field. Courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Assisting, Pharmacology, EKG Interpretation, Phlebotomy and Medical Computer Applications. To ensure a complete background of the medical field, the Medical Assisting program covers medical insurance billing, medical transcription, and business management as it relates to healthcare.
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Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals.
You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.
The Medical Insurance Billing/Coding program includes:
- Medical insurance
- Claims processing/collection strategies
- Current procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
To succeed in this field, you will need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.
This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.
Some career opportunities include:
- Medical insurance biller
- Medical receptionist
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Patient Care Technician
Would you like to assist in the care of patients? The Patient Care Technician program will prepare you to provide direct care to individuals in a variety of health care environments. You will gain technical expertise to offer patients effective clinical assistance.
You will work alongside doctors and other health care professionals to oversee and monitor patients. Your education will combine basic medical knowledge and hands-on skills gathered in the classroom and laboratory.
The Patient Care Technician program includes instruction on the following:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Basic health care concepts
- Nursing fundamentals
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Clerical skills
You will receive instruction in anatomy and physiology, understanding body functions and related illnesses. You will also have a thorough understanding of medical terminology to aid in the collection and documentation of patient data.
Upon completion of the Patient Care Technician program, you will be certified in Community CPR and First Aid.
A number of employment opportunities will be available to you in a variety of capacities. Job prospects will be prevalent in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities.
Some career opportunities include:
- Nursing assistant
- Medical technician
- Rehabilitation aide
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Pharmacy Technician
Get involved in an exploding industry! The pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge over the next decade due to the increased needs of a larger and older population. You can join the ranks of thousands of others and start aiding licensed pharmacists providing medication and other healthcare products to patients.
Our program provides you with strong academic and clinical backgrounds in the areas of:
- Pharmacy administration
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Anatomy and physiology
- Digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems
- Nutrition
- Medical terminology
- Pharmacology
- Health care systems
The program helps develop strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, co-workers and healthcare professionals. Strong mathematical and organizational skills needed to manage inventories, count and measure medication, and use computers are provided.
Pharmacy Technicians can gain positions in both healthcare facilities and retail establishments including: hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and pharmacies.
Some career opportunities include:
- Pharmaceutical assistant
- Sales representative
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Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Technicians, also called Hemodialysis or Renal Dialysis Technicians, operate kidney dialysis machines, which filter normal waste products and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer perform that function. Dialysis Technicians have clinical and technical skills, and can be responsible for both direct patient care, as well as dialysis equipment maintenance and repair. The Dialysis Technician program is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the field of hemodialysis and the skills required for entry-level employment as a Dialysis Technician. Classroom instruction includes principles of dialysis, anatomy and physiology of the kidney, fluid and electrolyte balance, hematologic aspects, infectious diseases, dialysis systems and equipment, vascular access to circulation, dietary regulation, blood chemistries, complications of renal failure, psychosocial aspects, and an overview of peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation. The externship will include instruction and hands-on experience in the preparation of artificial kidneys, physical assessments, universal precautions, fluid management, initiating and concluding dialysis, access to circulation, patient equipment monitoring, and the treatment of routine hemodialysis problems in accordance with dialysis procedures.
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Respiratory Care
Would you like to be trained to use life support equipment and procedures? The Advanced Associate Degree, RRT Program, is an integral member of the medical team, specializing in the diagnostics, treatments, and procedures of monitoring patients with respiratory problems. They evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
The curriculum offers technical education with hands-on laboratory experience, providing a well-rounded base of knowledge.
The Respiratory Care Technician program provides instruction in the following areas:
- Medical gas therapy
- Clinical applications and therapeutics
- Clinical medicine
- Pulmonary functions and cardiopulmonary pathophysiology
- Continuous mechanical ventilation
As a Respiratory Care Technician, you will become a vital member of a healthcare team assisting doctors with the treatment of pulmonary disorders. You will gain the skills to evaluate patients, acquiring the abilities to test the capacity of the lungs and analyze oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration.
You will be prepared to provide routine respiratory care services. Through our intensive program, you will gain the skills to observe, monitor and record the breathing conditions of patients.
There are an abundance of entry-level employment opportunities available in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, private industry, assisted living facilities, and educational institutions.
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Dental Assisting
Would you like to become an integral member of a dental health team? Dental Assistants are educated to perform chairside assisting methods, patient procedures, and related office and laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist.
The variety of tasks you learn will allow you to be challenged by diverse responsibilities in the delivery of dental care. You will gain knowledge of the basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory and clinical skills, and practical experience involving specialized skills.
You will obtain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting using major equipment such as amalgamators, dental units and chairs, model trimmers, oral evacuation equipment, oxygen tanks, personal computers, ultrasonic units, and X-ray units.
Duties of a Dental Assistant may include: assisting a dentist at chair side with basic dental procedures; preparing materials for use by the dentist; cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments; providing education to patients about good dental health; and performing preventive procedures.
You will be trained in valuable clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures, leading to career opportunities with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, and insurance companies. Additional entry-level positions include dental receptionists, dental insurance clerks, dental supply salespeople, and administrative assistants.
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Surgical Technology
Career opportunities for the surgical technologist are projected to increase as the number of surgical procedures for a growing and aging population escalates. Learn the skills to assist with surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Become a valuable member of an operating-room team by performing tasks vital to a successful surgery.
You will be responsible for essential duties before, during and after surgical procedures. Tasks include the preparation of operating room and patients, organization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, cleaning of operating room, and replenishment of supplies.
The Surgical Technologist program provides training in the areas of:
- Proper aseptic techniques for preventing and controlling infection.
- Recognition of basic instrument sets (major, minor, and plastic).
- Ability to position patients with confidence and ease.
- Knowledge of the general makeup of the mayo tray and back table.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a surgical team.
The program combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical experience. Additional training includes: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, medical terminology, and CPR certification. Prior to graduation, students will also get experience in an operating room, working under the supervision of a nurse or operating room technician.
There are an abundance of employment opportunities in hospital operating or delivery rooms, clinics, surgical centers, and physician or dentist offices that include outpatient surgery.
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the national certification exam.
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