The Medical Office Assistant program helps you develop strong administrative and clerical skills with an emphasis on interpersonal, organizational, computer, and communication skills. This program also features course content that is specific to the healthcare sector.
What you will learn
You obtain relevant skills including medical terminology, pharmacology, information on medical and surgical procedures and tests, as well as a solid understanding of software commonly used in healthcare offices. Training in this program makes you highly valuable to employers looking for skilled medical administrative and support staff.
Please review the Courses, Admissions Requirements and Getting Started tabs for more information on this program.
Getting Started
Learn how to begin your educational journey by visiting our Getting Started page.
Some medical office assistants work in small, private practices while others work in larger group practices. They may work for a general family practice, a specialist such as an oncologist, or in a dental environment, rehab or chiropractic office. Medical office assistants may also work in large hospital settings.
