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Medical Administrative Assistant Program Overview
The Medical Administrative Assistant Occupational Skills Award (OSA) program, instruction offers an introduction to the relationship between legal and ethics in health care, instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, medical coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, survey of medical insurance, terminology, patient relations. Instruction also includes practical & general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
This program requires 192 lecture/lab contact hours and 112 externship hours. Tuition includes all textbooks.
Required Courses
HPRS 1005 ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
POFM 1017 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
POFM 1064 PRACTICUM/EXTERNSHIP MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Admission Requirements
Age Requirements: 18+ at registration
Basic Reading and Math Assessment (CASAS)
Proof of High school diploma, GED or transcripts
Criminal Background Check
Need financial aid?
A Payment Plan is available for those who need assistance, please contact your local NCTC Business Office for details.