Associate in Science

Business Technology: Administrative Assistant – Medical Office Concentration

Students in the Business Technology: Administrative Assistant concentration acquire a wide range of computer, communication, and organizational skills that prepare them for support positions in a modern office setting. Students enrolled in the Administrative Assistant - Medical Office concentration gain an understanding of medical procedures, medical terminology, and a conceptual and practical understanding of a computerized office environment in a medical setting. Students progress from basic keyboarding and word processing to advanced information processing and office procedures.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Science Business Technology: Administrative Assistant - Medical Office 

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Business Elective or Business Technology Elective  +
3
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Business Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Total Credits
61-62
Transfer Information
Career Outlook

Students completing the Medical Administrative Assistant track are prepared to provide administrative support in a variety of medical office and allied health services environments.

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Information Technology Program – Administrative Assistant Concentration – Medical Track, students are able to:

  • Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics and ideas in information and/or office technology.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of information and office technology careers.
  • Synthesize information from communications, information technology, office technology, and business to provide customer service and solve business problems.
  • Assume positions in a variety of information and office technology careers.
  • Work well with teams in an information or office technology setting.
  • Transfer to baccalaureate programs.