Medical Administrative Practices*
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Administrative Practices
Credits required 29
Dean
Patricia Dent
Program contact
Victoria Revier, Coordinator and Professor of Medical Administrative Programs, ext. 3206
Program Goal Statement
This certificate prepares students to work for doctors or dentists, in hospitals, health agencies, or related fields.
Program Information
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Students learn computer applications, medical software, medical terminology, medical transcription, text editing skills, office procedures, and employment readiness skills.
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All credits transfer into the Office Administration Associate degree - Medical Administrative Assistant option.
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MAA courses are offered primarily during the day.
Recommendations
- OFC 102 can be "waived" by a demonstrated keyboarding speed of 20 words per minute based on a two-minute timing administered by the Office Administration Department Chair. OFC 102 is a prerequisite for OFC 113 and OFC 117.
- Take MAA 101 (Medical Terminolgy) before BIO 115 (Survey of Human Anatomy & Physiology).
- Take OFC 120 (Text Editing) before MAA 102 (Medical Transcription).
- The prerequisite for OFC 214 is OFC 113. Students who have not achieved the skill level equivalent to OFC 113 should consult with the Program Coordinator.
- A student who is unable to fit MAA 209 into the last spring semester should consult with the Program Coordinator about substituting the 3-credit CED 210 (Cooperative Work Experience I).
Related Programs
Office Administration Associate degree - Medical Administrative Assistant option
Medical Transcription Certificate Program
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| BIO 115 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAA 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
| MAA 102 | Medical Transcription | 3 credits |
| MAA 204 | Medical Insurance Forms Preparation | 3 credits |
| MAA 205 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 credits |
| MAA 209 | Medical Office Portfolio Development | 1 credit |
| OFC 117 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 credits |
| OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
| OFC 214 | Advanced Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Summer
Consider taking Gen Ed courses to reduce semester load.
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| MAA 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
| MAA 102 | Medical Transcription | 3 credits |
| MAA 204 | Medical Insurance Forms Preparation | 3 credits |
| OFC 117 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 credits |
| OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| BIO 115 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAA 205 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 credits |
| MAA 209 | Medical Office Portfolio Development | 1 credit |
| OFC 214 | Advanced Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
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