Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate
Curriculum BUS.MEA.CERT (C407K)
Students that pursue this certificate program will be prepared to begin entry-level careers as a member of the health care team. Students receive the specialized training through the completion of courses in the creation and maintenance of Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Machine Transcription, Medical Coding for out-patient health care, office procedures and computer applications software skills. A grade of "C" or higher in BUS 104◊ (40 wpm with five errors or fewer, on five-minute timing) is required for graduation.
| AHL 102 ◊ Ethics and Law for Allied Health Professionals | | 1 credit |
| AHL 120 ◊ Comprehensive Medical Terminology | | 3 credits |
| BUS 103 ◊ Keyboarding Technique | | 1 credit |
| BUS 122 ◊ # Business English | | 3 credits |
| CIS 119 ◊ Windows | | 1 credit |
| CIS 140 ◊ Microsoft Word I | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
BUS 103◊: Students completing the BUS 103◊ proficiency requirement in the first semester may take BUS 104◊ in the first semester, instead of the second semester.
| AHL 110 ◊ Medical Coding & Office Procedures | | 2 credits |
| BUS 104 ◊ # Keyboarding Speed & Accuracy | | 1 credit |
| BUS 107 ◊ Microsoft Office in Business Applications | | 3 credits |
| BUS 265 ◊ # Medical Transcription | | 2 credits |
| BUS 267 ◊ Records Management | | 2 credits |
| CIS 142 ◊ Microsoft Word II | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
BUS 103◊, BUS 104◊: Any student who can type 25 words per minute, on a three-minute timing, with five errors or fewer, using proper touch-typing technique may take a proficiency test for BUS 103◊.
Total Credit Hours: 25
See BUS course descriptions.
Coordinator: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579
Gainful Employment
The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.
http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/MedicalAdministrativeAssistantCertificate/51.0707-Gedt.html
For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.