Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Overview
Become a medical office administrative assistant and get started in a career at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or group practice. Students will learn essential skills for the healthcare office environment.
The Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate is offered as a 40-credit-hour program that prepares graduates to be specialists in administrative support activities in larger medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. The focus in the program is solely on the clerical/administrative functions and does not include clinical training. Training consists of classroom instruction followed by practical experience through an internship in a medical office environment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 39 semester credit hours are required to complete the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all of the courses offered within the Health Sciences, Business, and Information Systems Technology departments for the grade to count toward graduation.
- Students may repeat no more than two technology courses.
- Students must meet all exit program competencies for graduation from this program.
- This three-semester program begins in the fall on the Airport Campus.
- Students in the Medical Office Administrative Assistant certificate program will move through the program as a cohort. Thus, students will be admitted to begin in a specific semester each year (generally the fall semester) and will progress through courses in a specific sequence.
- A criminal background check and/or drug screening may be required by internship sites before the assignment to them.
- Students must complete all developmental courses before being fully admitted to the program.
Students who are admitted to the Medical Office Administrative Assistant program may be required to purchase special attire for use at the practicum (internship) site at an approximate cost of $25.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
AOT-110 |
Document Formatting Document Formatting ID: AOT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies. |
• | 3 | |||
| AOT-133 |
Professional Development Professional Development ID: AOT-133 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of personal and professional skills required of an office worker in areas such as projecting a professional image, job seeking skills, office etiquette, ethics, and time and stress management. |
• | 3 | ||||
| AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology ID: AHS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours) |
BIO-110 |
General Anatomy and Physiology General Anatomy and Physiology ID: BIO-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a general introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is on the organ systems of the human and their interrelationships. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| AOT-164 |
Medical Information Processing Medical Information Processing ID: AOT-164 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of proficiency in producing medical documents typical of those used in health care settings. |
• | 3 | ||||
| AOT-252 |
Medical Systems and Procedures Medical Systems and Procedures ID: AOT-252 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of proficiency in integrating skills commonly performed in medical offices. |
• | 3 | ||||
| AOT-196 |
Office Confidentiality and Security Office Confidentiality and Security ID: AOT-196 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of legal issues encountered in the office environment to include accessibility, interviewing, HIPPA and other rules as they apply to specific types of offices. Office security issues and basic response to crisis are also reviewed. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours) |
ACC-111 |
Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| AOT-212 |
Medical Document Production Medical Document Production ID: AOT-212 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the production of documents found in medical offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in medical document production. |
3 | |||||
| AOT-134 |
Office Communications Office Communications ID: AOT-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills for the office environment. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours) |
AOT-250 |
Advanced Information Processin Advanced Information Processin ID: AOT-250 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes complex applications of information processing software using advanced features and concepts. |
• | 3 | |||
| AOT-271 |
SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog ID: AOT-271 Credit Hours: 4 This course integrates office skills within an approved work site related to administrative office technology. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 40 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,520.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
AOT-110 |
Document Formatting Document Formatting ID: AOT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes speed, accuracy, and developing document formatting skills using keyboarding competencies. |
• | 3 | |||
| AOT-133 |
Professional Development Professional Development ID: AOT-133 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of personal and professional skills required of an office worker in areas such as projecting a professional image, job seeking skills, office etiquette, ethics, and time and stress management. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology ID: AHS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications ID: CPT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
BIO-110 |
General Anatomy and Physiology General Anatomy and Physiology ID: BIO-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a general introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is on the organ systems of the human and their interrelationships. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| AOT-164 |
Medical Information Processing Medical Information Processing ID: AOT-164 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of proficiency in producing medical documents typical of those used in health care settings. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours) |
AOT-134 |
Office Communications Office Communications ID: AOT-134 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills for the office environment. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| AOT-196 |
Office Confidentiality and Security Office Confidentiality and Security ID: AOT-196 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of legal issues encountered in the office environment to include accessibility, interviewing, HIPPA and other rules as they apply to specific types of offices. Office security issues and basic response to crisis are also reviewed. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (6 Credit Hours) |
ACC-111 |
Accounting Concepts Accounting Concepts ID: ACC-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the principles of the basic accounting functions--collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting information. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| AOT-212 |
Medical Document Production Medical Document Production ID: AOT-212 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the production of documents found in medical offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in medical document production. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
AOT-250 |
Advanced Information Processin Advanced Information Processin ID: AOT-250 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes complex applications of information processing software using advanced features and concepts. |
• | 3 | |||
| AOT-252 |
Medical Systems and Procedures Medical Systems and Procedures ID: AOT-252 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes development of proficiency in integrating skills commonly performed in medical offices. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 7 (4 Credit Hours) |
AOT-271 |
SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog SCWE in Administrative Office Technolog ID: AOT-271 Credit Hours: 4 This course integrates office skills within an approved work site related to administrative office technology. |
• | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 40 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,520.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Go straight to the workforce
The majority of MTC graduates go directly into the workforce. This program is preparation for direct entry into the job market.
Continue at MTC with another credential
Many students go on to pursue an Associate Degree in Administrative Office Technology while others go into the Medical Assisting program here at MTC.