The objective of the Medical Assisting Program is to prepare the student to assist physicians and nurses by performing administrative duties and basic clinical duties in an office or medical center. To meet this objective, instruction addresses subjects encompassing medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, medical records, insurance, patient preparation and basic laboratory procedures and tests as well as total patient care. Upon completion of this program graduates will have entry level skills as medical assistants and qualify for positions in a variety of health care facilities.

The Medical Assisting Program groups its program around knowledge and skills required for administrative medical assisting and clinical medical assisting. The program concludes with an externship in a medical facility.

The objective of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program prepares students to work in Medical Offices and Medical Billing Agencies. Through the acquisition of extensive knowledge of Coding procedures and techniques, the student will be able to properly process all types of medical form for reimbursement.

Graduates of the program are employed in entry level positions in Medical Offices, Hospitals, and Medical Billing Agencies.

The objective of the Therapeutic Massage Therapy Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of Massage Therapy.

A variety of job opportunities may be available to graduates of this program. As massage therapy is integrated more and more into the health care systems, entry-level jobs can be found in rehabilitation centers, physical therapy clinics, pain clinics and in medical offices for Neurology, Podiatry and Chiropractic. Jobs not related to health care directly can be found in spas and resorts, health clubs and on cruise ships. Many massage therapists operate independently.

Students who successfully complete the Therapeutic Massage Therapy Program will possess the necessary skills to take and pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work (NCETMB) presented by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage. The student will be academically eligible to apply for licensure with the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy and become employed as a massage therapist. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Although this program is designed to prepare the student to take the certification exam, the Institute cannot guarantee the student will pass the exam or be approved by the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy for licensure.

To practice Massage Therapy in the state of Georgia, you must apply for licensure with the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy after you have completed your course of study at API. Eligibility requirements for licensure with the state of Georgia include but are not limited to: Passing the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), submitting to a background check required by the state, and having a High School Diploma or GED. The fees for your NCBTMB test and state licensure are NOT included in your tuition.

The objective of the Personal Training program is to prepare the student to conduct training in exercise programming, interpersonal communication and marketing that is required in commercial, corporate or private Personal Fitness Training environments.

Graduates will be able to perform a variety of exercise-related assessments and tests, design safe and effective exercise programs, implement safe weight loss/gain programs, and be proficient in a variety of business-related skills.

The objective of the program is to prepare the student to work in a Pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Through the acquisition of medical knowledge and techniques, the student will be able to prepare and dispense medications, maintain patient records, set-up, package, and label routine orders: mix medications.

Graduates of the program can find employment in entry-level positions assisting the pharmacist in hospitals, clinics, or private community pharmacies.

The objective of the program prepares the student to work and function as part of the Surgical Team. Through the acquisition of medical knowledge, aseptic technique, and mastery of instrumentation the student will be able to scrub and second assist during surgical procedures, assist in Central Supply and help circulate during surgical intervention. Graduates of this program can find employment in Hospitals, Free Standing Surgical Centers, and Doctors Offices.

The objective of the Patient Care Technician Program is to prepare the student to assist physicians and nurses by performing basic clinical duties in a medical center. To meet this objective, instruction addresses subjects encompassing medical practice, medical law and ethics, medical communications, medical records, patient preparation and basic laboratory procedures and tests. Upon completion of this program graduates will have entry level skills as a Patient Cars Technician and qualify for positions in a variety of health care facilities.

The Patient Care Technician Program groups its program around knowledge and skills required for total patient care in a clinical setting. The program concludes with an externship in a medical facility.

This program introduces the student to basic nursing care and clinical skills. Consideration is given to the fundamental role of the Nursing Assistant to develop student skills in communicating and understanding the residents.