Medical Administrative Assistant

Minimum Units Required: 26.0 units

The goal of this program is to prepare students to enter the health care industry at an entry-level position in two semesters. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 26-unit major. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate alpha and numeric keyboarding skills at 40 wpm with established accuracy.

• Demonstrate computer literacy and word processing skills related to formatting business documents.

• Use medical terminology for human diseases.

• Demonstrate the differences in medical insurance and explain the duties of a medical office assistant, HIPPA.

• Demonstrate ability to type medical documents and facility at using medical software such as Medisoft.

• Employ the necessary soft skills to apply and find employment and keep it.

Program Requirements