Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Series
A medical administrative assistant works in physician offices, general medical and
surgical hospitals, offices of dentists and other health practitioners, outpatient
care centers, clinics, and urgent care facilities. Medical administrative assistants
perform duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic,
or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients,
and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence. Employment
in this field is expected to grow faster than average, with projected job openings
nation-wide of 278,400.
| Employment Opportunities | Job Locations |
| • Job Titles • Medical Secretary • Medical Office Specialist • Patient Coordinator • Admissions Coordinator • Secretary Receptionist • Surgery Scheduler |
• Physician offices • Hospitals • Surgery centers |
Certificate Information
The Certificate series takes 270 hours to complete. Courses may be taken in any order. Textbooks are required for most courses, see individual course syllabi for book information. Upon completion of all courses in the series, students are eligible for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification through the National Healthcareer Association. Email CEHealthcare@collin.edu to request your certificate.
Certificate Series Courses
Medical Front Office
Course Number: MDCA 1021
Hours: 60
Fee: $399
Hours: 60
Fee: $399
Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals
Course Number: HPRS 2021
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Medical Terminology
Course Number: HITT 1005
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Basic Health Professions Technology
Course Number: MDCA 1000
Hours: 48
Fee: $289
Health Care Communications
Course Number: HPRS 2032
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Microsoft Excel I
Course Number MOFF 6625
Hours: 18
Fee: $129
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