Associate in Science

Business Technology: Medical Administrative Assistant Concentration

Students in the Business Technology: Medical Administrative Assistant Concentration acquire medical terminology and a wide range of technology, communication, and organizational skills that prepare them for support positions in a medical or dental offices, hospitals, health agencies, or related fields.  Students in this concentration develop essential computer skills, write and format business documents; use a variety of information processing tools; administer, organize and apply correct medical office procedures in various settings.

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
Sub-Total Credits
15

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

BST104: Introduction to Microsoft Word, if waived, must be replaced with a Business Technology course (waiver requires a test-out)

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.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

See also: What can I do with this major?

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Business Technology: Medical Administrative Assistant Concentration, students are able to:

  • Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics in medical offices.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in various medical office settings.
  • Synthesize information from communications and provide appropriate customer service and solve business problems.
  • Work well with teams in a professional medical office.
  • Assume positions in a variety of medical office settings.
  • Transfer to baccalaureate programs.

Prerequisite Statement

To graduate within this program in the specified time, students must begin in the Fall semester and successfully place into required courses based on placement test results and/or high school GPA. Academic advisors can assist with questions.

Program Completion for Business Programs

Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the specified timeline.

Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Requirement for Business Programs

College-level MAT courses meet the Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement for all business degrees. ECO101: Macroeconomics and ECO102: Microeconomics will meet the Behavior & Social Science general education requirement.