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Medical Office Administrative Assistant
What you'll learn
Bring new office skills to the healthcare setting! The Medical Office Administrative Assistant microcredential equips you with the essential skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in administrative roles within various healthcare settings. You will learn medical terminology and basic anatomy and will be introduced to medical coding and billing. You will receive an intensive introduction to or review of Microsoft Office software and explore common medical office technology. Beyond classroom learning, you will gain hands-on field experience through an internship, honing your professionalism, teamwork, and interpersonal communication. This microcredential was developed in partnership with Guthrie Cortland and is designed to help you distinguish yourself from others vying for medical office administrative positions. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to sit for the national Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam from the National HealthCare Association, for continued study, and to immediately apply for administrative positions in medical offices, hospitals and other healthcare settings.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.