Be the indispensible “go to” person of the medical office. Work with medical and healthcare professionals in physician offices, clinics, and hospital settings utilizing knowledge and skills learning in the classroom. Qualifying students will sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Certification Exam (CBCS).
Topics include:
Medical Office Administration
Basic Medical Billing and Coding
Communication Skills
Basic Computer Skills
Medical Law and Ethics
Medical Terminology
Employability Skills
Basic Medical Insurance
Full-Time Course
Financial Aid available for qualified students
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Classes Begin August 20, 2012
Monday - Thursday
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
600 hours (40 weeks)
$4850* includes tuition, books, uniforms, supplies and certification exam(s)
Online registration is not available, please contact the Adult Education Department to register for this program
*Price subject to change
Medical Office Administration Job Outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (CIP Code 51.0716)
(SOC Code 43-6013)
Employment is projected to grow about as fast as the average. Secretaries and administrative assistants will have among the largest number of job openings due to growth and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave this occupation. Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of computer software applications.Above average employment growth in the health care and social assistance industry should lead to much faster than the average growth for medical secretaries, while moderate growth in legal services is projected to lead to faster than average growth in employment of legal secretaries. Medical secretaries earned median annual wages of $29,680 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,530 and $36,090.
Consumer Information (2009-2010)
On-time Completion Rate: 100%
Job Placement Rate: 42.10%
Median Loan Debt: $0
Room and Board: N/A
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