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Medical Office Assistant Certificate

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Program Description: This program will prepare students for an entry level position as a receptionist in a physician's office, hospital, clinic, or other related area.

Length of Program: 28 Credit Hours

Program Admission Requirements:

  1. Submit high school diploma or GED scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. Meet minimum test score requirements or special admissions criteria.

Estimated Cost:

All costs are estimated and subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees, and books are not included.

Uniforms None required $0.00
Liability Insurance None required $0.00
Level I Background Check None required $0.00

Program Sequence

Quarter Course Description Credit Hours
1st Quarter ENG 111 Business English 5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
BUS 101 Document Processing 6
  Total 14
2nd Quarter BUS 216 Medical Admin. Procedures 5
AHS 109 Medical Terminology 3
Six hours from the following electives:
MAS 110 Medical Insurance Management 3
AHS 104 Intro to Healthcare 3
EMP 100A and 100B Interpersonal Relations (2 credits)/Professional Development (1 credit) 3
MAS 101 Legal Aspects of the Medical Office 3
  Total 14

The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor.

Last updated: August 26, 2008.