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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
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.
The employment outlook for medical secretaries in the state of Minnesota from 2010 to 2020 is 32%, a very high growth career.
Potential Job Titles
Start Your Career in Medical Administrative Assistant!
Get started today by talking to a Northland Admissions Representative about connecting your educational goals to a Medical Administrative Assistant career path.
Call Admissions at 1.800.959.6282 or Email Us.
Program Courses
View semester schedule by campus: Distance Education
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ADMM 1110 | Intro to Hlth Info Mgmt | 3 |
| ADMM 1120 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| ADMM 1130 | Medical Transcription | 4 |
| 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 |
| HLTH 1106 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HLTH 1140 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| HLTH 2002 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| HLTH 2208 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2252 | Anatomy & Phys I | 3 |
| BIOL 2254 | Anatomy & Phys II | 3 |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 |
| PHIL 2210 | Morals and Medicine | 3 |
| G1:Communication Elec ( *See Elective Options Listed Below ) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 60 | |
Area of Interest Elective Course Options |
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 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. |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| G1: Communications Electives | ||
| SPCH 1101 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1103 | Interpersonal Communicati | 3 |
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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 technical courses. Courses older than 5 years will not be accepted for transfer into the program:
ADMM1110 Intro Hlth Info Mgmt
ADMM1120 Medical Office Procedures
ADMM1130 Medical Transcription
ADMM1135 Medical Language Applications
ADMM1150 Medical Billing/Insurance
ADMM1160 CPT/HCPCS Coding
ADMM1165 ICD Coding
BIOL2252 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL2254 Anatomy & Physiology II
CPTR1104 Intro to Computers
HLTH1106 Medical Terminology
HLTH1140 Electronic Health Records
HLTH2002 Pharmacology
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 Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading Comprehension: 78
Arithmetic: 50
Program Accreditation
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Faculty
- Lori Anderson
- Medical Administrative Assistant Instructor
- Campus: East Grand Forks
- Tel: (218) 793-2559
- Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
- Lori.Anderson@northlandcollege.edu
Why Choose Northland?
Northland offers a multitude of opportunities, whether you're beginning your degree or returning to college. We're affordable, convenient, and flexible. Northland Community & Technical College – it’s more than just a great education. It’s about making a career out of what you love to do. Thinking about a new career? Think Northland!