Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma

MA32

Availability: North Metro Campus

Program Purpose: The Medical Administrative Assistant diploma program prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment.  Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills.

Program Length:  A fulltime student who has successfully completed all pre-requisite courses with a C or better can complete the Medical Administrative Assistant program in 4-5 semesters.

 

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills General Courses Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills General Core Courses Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010

Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills General Core Courses Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
ALHS 1011	Structure and Function of the Human Body	5
ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	2
MAST 1010	Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office	2
MAST 1060	Medical Office Procedures	4
MAST 1100	Medical Insurance Management	2
MAST 1110	Administrative Practice Management	3
MAST 1120	Human Diseases	3
MAST 2100	Electronic Medical Office Technology	2
MAST 2110	Medical Coding and Insurance	3
MAST 2150	Medical Administrative Assistant Seminar	3
MAST 2160	Medical Administrative Assistant Practicum	3

Total Credit Hours: 44