Ivy Tech's Medical Office Administration Certificate (CT) teaches students about:
- Medical terminology
- Medical assistant responsibilities
- Clinical practice
- Insurance coding
- Electronic administration
Students also take an elective course, with topics ranging from microbiology to Spanish.
Time to Complete
The Medical Office Administration CT at Ivy Tech requires 18 credit hours, or two semesters, to complete.
Building on Your Certificate
If your goal is to earn a Technical Certificate in Medical Assisting, or ultimately, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting, you can earn this short-term certificate on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level medical assisting careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Prep for CMAA Certification
This training prepares students to take the CMAA certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). An increasing number of employers are requiring this credential for medical administrative assistants.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills. Review and answer practice correspondence. Operate computer systems to accomplish office tasks. Answer calls, schedule appointments, greet patients and maintain files. Update and maintain patient and other practice-specific information. Coordinate operation reports such as time and attendance. Leads to a certification in Certified Medical Administrative Assistant - CMAA - by National Healthcareer Association - NHA, employment and/or completion of an associate’s degree. Displayed pricing is based on full-time enrollment. For more information, visit the Medical Assisting Program website.