Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Certificate Program
Medical Office Administrative Assistants perform the secretarial duties in a medical office or other healthcare setting. They play a role in ensuring an office runs smoothly by performing duties such as answering and directing calls, appointment scheduling, patient billing, and compiling medical charts, reports, and correspondence. Their position has many job titles, for example Medical Secretary, Medical Receptionist, Unit Support Representative, or Medical Office Specialist.
The certificate program at the Graduate School emphasizes effective communication skills, technology proficiency and legal and ethical conduct. Students are also provided practical, hands-on experience. Like those in the degree program, students are assigned faculty advisors to provide academic support and education planning, and have access to career services to assist with employment opportunities and job readiness.
All courses in the Graduate School USA Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate program, except for Medical Transcription, transfer into the Medical Assistant (MA) degree program at the Graduate School USA.
Program Courses (27 credits, 100 clinical hours)
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Strategies for Career Success
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1 credit
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English Composition
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3 credits*
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Oral Communication
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3 credits*
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Computer Information Systems
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3 credits
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Medical Law and Ethics
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3 credits
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Medical Terminology
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3 credits
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Health Information Management
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3 credits
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Medical Transcription
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3 credits*
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Medical Office Procedures
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3 credits*
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Medical Office Procedures Practicum
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2 credits*
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*Prerequisite required.
Read more for admission criteria for the Center of Health Sciences programs
To apply for admissions into the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate program in the Center for Health Sciences, please contact:
Center for Health Sciences
600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20024-2520
Email: bp.walker@graduateschool.edu
www.graduateschool.edu