Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: 02315)

Prepares students for an entry level career in medical assisting with an administrative emphasis. Students gain an understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical assisting administrative procedures including record management, reception, appointment scheduling, and medical insurance processing. Graduates of the Medical Assisting – Administrative certificate program are prepared for employment in a variety of medical and healthcare settings.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Student will demonstrate with health professionals and patients proper oral and written communication skills with use of correct business English and medical terminology, including the ability to explain medical office policy and procedure according to mandated regulations.
• Student will perform front office duties by evaluating medical records for patient and health insurance needs, including the preparation of documents using keyboarding skills for correspondence and claims processing by following basic medical insurance and coding knowledge.
• Student will apply personal skills, positive attitudes, cultural awareness, professional medical ethics, and learned front office practice proficiency with health professionals and patients within the medical setting.

Gainful Employment

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Students who complete this program will have acquired the necessary analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in the field of study.

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