2024-2025 Catalog

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director or Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one semester Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant and enter the workforce. Students explore administrative skills and patient customer service in health care settings. This program trains students for careers as health care administrative assistants knowledgeable in medical terminology and Electronic Health Records (EHR), participating in the daily administrative operations of a medical facility, checking patients in, verifying patient insurance, and providing quality customer service to patients.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Understand basic medical terminology including abbreviations
2.  Understand the legal aspects of medical records and establish a personal & professional code of ethics
3.  Understand the Electronic Health Record
4.  Understand basic billing and coding concepts utilized in a medical office
5.  Understand front desk activities and office management
6.  Prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant national exam

First Semester

HPR 1038Intro to Medical Terminology

1

MAP 1010Medical Office Administration

4

Total Credit Hours:5

Total Credit Hours: 5