Medical Administrative Assistant

  • Credits: 60
  • Degree Type: A.A.S.
  • Campus: , Online

Program Overview

Medical Administrative Assistant graduates are prepared to assume many of the same responsibilities as medical secretaries. In addition, medical administrative assistants have education in topics relating to medical office management.




Employment Information

Graduates of the medical secretary, medical administrative secretary and emphasis area programs have employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and dental offices.

Career Outlook

Learn what occupations may be of interest to someone who has completed this program. Find information about wages and employement outlook.

View Career Information »

Information provided by http://www.careerwise.minnstate.edu.



Start Your Career in Medical Administrative Assistant!

Get started today by talking to an Northland admissions representative about connecting your educational goals to a Medical Administrative Assistant career path.

Request Information »
Start Your Application »
Schedule a Campus Visit »

Need a hand or have questions? We have a team of admissions reps and financial aid pros who can help you every step of the way! Contact us today at enrollment@northlandcollege.edu or call us at 1.800.959.6282.


Program Course Listings

View semester order by campus: Online

Required Courses
Course # Course Name Credit(s)
ADMM 1110 Intro to Hlth Info Mgmt 3
ADMM 1120 Medical Office Procedures 3
ADMM 1135 Medical Language Applic 4
ADMM 1150 Medical Billing/Insurance 3
ADMM 1160 CPT/HCPCS Coding 3
ADMM 1165 ICD Coding 3
ADMM 2280 Medical Office Simulation 3
ADMS 1100 Keyboarding I 3
ADMS 1116 Business Communications 3
CPTR 1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
CRLT 2103 Job Seeking/Keeping 1
HLTH 1106 Medical Terminology 2
HLTH 2002 Pharmacology 2
HLTH 2208 Pathophysiology 3
MKTG 1108 Customer Relations Mgmt 3
SSCI 1101 Human Relations 3
BIOL 2252 Anatomy & Phys I 3
BIOL 2254 Anatomy & Phys II 3
ENGL 1111 Composition I 3
PSYC 1105 Intro to Psychology 3
  G1: Communication Elec ( *See Elective Options Listed Below ) 3
TOTAL CREDITS: 60
 

Program Elective Course Options

For this particular pathway, NCTC recommends a student explore further coursework in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum areas listed below. Need help? Schedule an appointment with a Northland Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting courses.
Course # Course Name Credits
G1: Communications Electives
SPCH 1101 Intro to Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1103 Interpersonal Communicati 3

Register for Classes »   View Academic Calendar »



Program Specific Requirements

All required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to graduate.

The program requires students to have current working knowledge of specific required courses. Courses older than 5 years will not be accepted for transfer into the program:
ADMM 1110, 1120, 1135, 1150, 1160, 1165, 2280
BIOL 2252, 2254, CPTR 1104
HLTH 1106, 2002, 2208

These courses may be waived if an applicant has recent experience working or education in the health related fields.

Computer required. Web cam and online proctoring fees may apply.

Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

The college minimum scores for the Next Generation Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading: 250
Arithmetic: 230

Program Accreditation

Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Program Accreditation »

Why choose Northland?

Whether you're looking for a stepping stone to a four-year degree, hands-on training to jump start your career, or something in between - you'll find it at Northland.

Take a Virtual Campus Tour » Request Information »
Read Alumni Stories » Start Your Application »
View College Viewbook » Schedule Campus Visit »

Program Faculty

  • Lori Anderson
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Instructor
  • Campus: East Grand Forks
  • Tel: (218) 793-2559
  • Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282