Medical Administrative Assistant
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or permanent documented disabilities to ensure equal access to all College educational
opportunities and services. If you are in need of accommodations to access this program
of study, contact the Office of Accessibility.
Gain the administrative skills you need to work in a front office for a physician practice or clinic.
Upon successful completion of all required courses, you are eligible to participate in a 40-hour externship at an area medical office. This program integrates all the topics and skill competencies required to meet current healthcare industry standards. Program features:
- 40-hour externship where students are placed individually
- Hybrid classes
- Preparation for national certification
After completing the required courses, you will be able to sit for National Certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association.
REQUIREMENTS
Prior to registration or application for scholarship, students are required to take
the Accuplacer Next Generation tests, NGA & NGR. These tests are offered on campus
at the Test Center and are free to take two times each. Email healthcaretraining@harford.edu for more information.
Clinical sites may require a background and drug test which is at the student’s expense. A health record form must be completed by a healthcare provider with supporting documentation of required vaccinations to include seasonal flu and Covid-19. This will be due prior to the externship.
COURSES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:
CL 1318 Computer Basics for Allied Health
CR 1020 American Heart Association BLS CPR
ML 1025 Medical Office I
ML 1026 Medical Office Processes
ML 1021 Medical Office Externship
CONTACT:
healthcaretraining@harford.edu | 443-412-2172
TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:
2 Semesters
CREDENTIAL(S) OFFERED:
National Certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant through the
National Healthcareer Association.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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What's Next?
Work as a medical administrative assistant is available in a variety of medical settings including doctor's offices, hospital front desks, and urgent care facilities.