Program Overview
If you are seeking an entry-level career in health care as a medical office assistant, receptionist, appointment scheduler, or medical record clerk, then iHealth@NECC’s Medical Office Assistant Certificate is for you.
The Medical Office Assistant typically works in health care centers, clinics, home health agencies and ambulatory care centers. Through the course of study, students will learn medical terminology, effective communication skills, computer applications and front office management procedures.
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.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to pursue many career paths. Medical office assistants typically work in health care centers, clinics, home health agencies and ambulatory care centers.
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Health Care Association certification exam to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
Program Requirements
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
Medical Office Assistant Certificate Required Courses
| 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 |