Medical Office Administration, Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate, CTE

Program Code: C25310C6 | (CTE) C25310H6*

(2021*03)

The MAA curriculum prepares students for employment in medical and other health-care related offices in the areas of Patient Services Representative, Medical Office Assistant/Specialist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Specialist, Referral Coordinator, and other various job opportunities related to medical administrative assistant.

Throughout the MAA program, students gain knowledge in medical terminology, medical insurance and billing, electronic health records, medical-legal issues, and Microsoft Office applications. After completion, students may sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. The CMAA is an industry-recognized credential which allows students to have a competitive edge in the job market.

General Education Hours: 0 Hours

Major Hours: 18 Hours

Technical Core: 15 Hours

OST 137 - Office Applications I Credits: 3
OST 141 - Med Office Terms I Credits: 3
OST 142 - Med Office Terms II Credits: 3
OST 148 - Med Ins & Billing Credits: 3
OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues Credits: 3

Other Major Hours: 3 Hours

OST 280 - Electronic Health Records Credits: 3

Total Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate: 18 Hours

*This certificate has been identified as a pathway for high school students participating in the Career and College Promise initiative.

For more information:

Carla Jones
Office Administration/Medical Office Administration Program Chair/Instructor
Science/LAP (Building 027), Room 101
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 601
Fax: (252) 233-6879
Email: chjones271@lenoircc.edu