Medical Administrative Specialist, C.C.

Program Code: 3360

The Medical Administrative Specialist certificate prepares you for employment as a receptionist in a medical office, hospital, clinic, or other community health agency. Course content includes basic and advanced medical office procedures, use of Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical terminology, medical billing/ insurance, business communication, office skills training, keyboarding, business math, and MS Word with certification. Emphasis is placed on employability skills to include soft skills, resume writing, and interview preparation. You must pass each course with a C or higher. You are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). For more information contact the NHA by mail at 11161 Overbrook Road Leawood, Kansas 66211 or call 1-800-499-9092.

Length: 1050 contact hours / 35 occupational credits
 

Basic Skills Exit Requirement (TABE):

All students must meet the Exit Requirement (TABE) or qualify for an exemption.

   You are exempt if you:

• Earned a GED within the last two years
• Graduated from a Florida high school with a standard diploma in 2007 or later
• Are an adult student with a documented disability
• Hold an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher
  
  Other exemptions may also apply. For more information, contact Advising and Counseling at 863-784-7131.

   For non-exempt students:

• You must take the TABE (entry-level exam) within six weeks of starting the program.
• If your test results show you need additional skills, you’ll be referred to applied academics or another adult education program for structured basic skills instruction. This instruction may include English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
• You must demonstrate the required basic skills before receiving a Career Certificate of Completion, as outlined in the state curriculum frameworks.
  
  Basic Skills Exit Scores (TABE):