Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate 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

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information please see your Program Director or Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

HPR 1038	Intro to Medical Terminology	1
MAP 1010	Medical Office Administration	4
Total Credit Hours:		5

Total Credit Hours: 5

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