Credits:
Year One - 3.0 elective; 1.0 English 11 (required)
Year Two - 4.0 elective
Certification: students have the opportunity to acquire the following certifications:
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- CPR
- Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAA)
Be an indispensable part of the medical team! Doctors, dentists and other medical professionals depend heavily on administrative specialists to keep their offices running smoothly to best serve patients. In this program you'll learn to schedule patients, maintain their medical records and handle billing and insurance matters. In addition to standard office and computer skills, you'll learn medical terminology and special medical office software. Work as a health unit coordinator or administrative assistant after graduation, or with further education, become a coding specialist, health information technician, or medical office manager.