Medical Office Specialist
Certificate of Proficiency Medical Administrative Professional · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate prepares students to work in health information management offices. Students receive training in all of the medical administrative tasks performed to manage health records, patient management plans, and patient education. Students acquire skills and training to obtain employment in all health care facilities/settings.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify and perform job tasks (such as receptionist, scheduler, biller, coder, patient educator) of a medical administrative assistant.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| MAP 50 | Introduction to Medical Administrative Careers | 3 |
| MAP 56 | Introduction to Patient Advocacy | 3 |
| MAP 60 | Introduction to the Electronic Health Record | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| MAP 52 | Medical Keyboarding and Document Production | |
| MAP 62 | Medical Coding | |
| MAP 64 | Medical Insurance and Billing | |
| Total Units | 12 | |