AY24 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Medical Assisting

Programs in this category prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in both the clinical and administrative areas of today’s medical offices. Skills utilized can be widely varied and depend on the office protocol. Students will be provided with learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Employees entering these fields must have excellent communication skills, be compassionate, outgoing, and organized.

Program Advisors:

Brenda Gurr

Medical Assisting Instructor

Associate Science Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology, Middle Georgia College, Associate Arts Secondary Education, Middle Georgia College

478-274-7885

bgurr@oftc.edu