Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate - Academic Plan
2025-2026
Total Credits = 9
The Administrative Assistant certificate enables students to work the front office/reception area of physician's offices. The MOT curriculum is designed to facilitate the correlation between theory and clinical practice while exercising critical thinking proficiency.
Program Outcomes
- Perform administrative skills for the management of business affairs of the practice.
- Perform the general skills concerned with legal, ethical, moral and professional conduct in the execution of medical office administrative assistant duties.
- Demonstrate the respect of others regarding legal, moral and ethical issues encountered daily to eliminate the chance for personal or employer liability.
- Have a working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Additionally, the students will be encouraged to continue their growth and development in medical office administrative assistant through continuous education and contributions to professional organizations and societies.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Year 1 - Fall
2.0 Credits
3.0 Credits
4.0 Credits
Notes
- Refer to the 2024/2025 Catalog for program admission, elective course and graduation requirements; consult the MOT Department for specific course planning information and guidance and utilize DegreeCheck to monitor progress.
- This certificate REQUIRES departmental advising; therefore a suggested course sequence will be determined according to the student's schedule. Student must email program chair to schedule advising session.