AAS in Medical Administrative Assisting
North Shore Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Danvers, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
Request info
Pace
Request info
Tuition fees
Request info
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities to help fund your studies
Introduction
The Medical Administrative Assistant degree program provides students with an extensive background in medical terminology and transcription and knowledge of third-party billing and records management. Computer skills needed for competitive employment such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and medical software are also integrated into the course work. Employment opportunities are found in various medical settings such as physician's offices, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, research laboratories, public health departments, and health maintenance organizations.
The program includes a hands-on work experience through Cooperative Education and Internships, which integrate classroom study with a supervised work experience.