Students completing the Administrative Assistant – Medical Office Certificate are prepared to work as administrative assistants in medical or dental offices, hospitals, health agencies, or related fields. Students develop employment readiness skills in technology, communication, medical terminology and medical office procedures.
Students are encouraged to continue their education and obtain the A.S. degree in Business Technology – Medical Administrative Assistant.
Learn more about the program and apply at Medical Office Administration Certificate
Requirements
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
BST104: Introduction to Microsoft Word, if waived, must be replaced with a Business Technology course (waiver requires a test-out)
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Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the one year timeline.
Upon completion of the Business Technology: Administrative Assistant – Medical Office Certificate, 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 positions.
- Synthesize information from communications and provide appropriate customer service and solve business problems.
- Work well with teams in a medical office setting.
- Assume entry-level positions in a medical office.
- Continue their education in an associate degree program.
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.