Program Overview

Program Overview

The Medical Office Assistant Certificate program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to work in medical facilities, including administrative, technical, and secretarial skills. The program combines medical secretarial skills with the study of basic biological principles, public health sciences, and medical office clinical procedures.

Career Opportunities

Many career opportunities are available in the medical office assistant field. Graduates of this program will have a special advantage when seeking employment in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, and health maintenance organizations. Students also have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience.

Program Structure

The majority of the courses are offered in both day and evening sessions. All courses carry college credit and may be applied toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree.

Certificate Program Requirements

Students are advised to check course descriptions for prerequisites and co-requisites.

Additional Information

This Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate program has additional benefits to students made possible by Perkins funding.

Certificate Maps

• Cert in Medical Office Assistant with Developmental Placement
  • This certificate map outlines the program requirements for students with developmental placement.
• Cert in Medical Office Assistant No Developmental Placement
  • This certificate map outlines the program requirements for students without developmental placement.