Courses and Requirements
By completing the Medical Office Assistant Certificate, you will learn medical terminology, effective communication skills, computer applications and front office management procedures.
Students who attend the Medical Office Assistant program through iHealth@NECC will complete most of their course work online and come to our Lawrence Campus once or twice a week for in-class meetings and laboratory sessions.
Students must earn a grade of “C” in all HES courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 19 credits hours are required for graduation.
Elective
Requirements
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES103 | RICCS: Preparing for Success in a Healthcare Career | 1 |
| HES104 | Medical Office Administration | 3 |
| HES115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HES201 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Course with Prerequisite: HES201
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Year 1
Fall
| CIS | Computer Elective | 3-4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES104 | Medical Office Administration | 3 |
| HES115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
Spring
| HES103 | RICCS: Preparing for Success in a Healthcare Career | 1 |
| HES201 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |