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Business Administrative Technology
(Medical Administrative Assistant Specialization)
Diploma







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Program Description

The Business Administrative Technology (BAT) Medical Administrative Assistant specialization program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical administrative fields. Program graduates are competent in office technology as well as in medical areas required for success in a professional medical office. Graduates of the program receive a Business Administrative Technology diploma with a specialization in Medical Administrative Assistant.

Length of Program

A total of 76-77 credit hours is required for graduation. A full-time student could expect to complete the program in five quarters.

Campus Location

The BAT Medical Administrative Assistant specialization diploma is offered quarterly on the Coffee campus. 

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may choose to find employment as a medical assistant in a clinic, hospital, or physician's office. Because of the varied training, other job opportunities in office support positions could be available.

Personal Characteristics

To succeed in the BAT program and an office career, a person should enjoy computer applications programs, have the ability to multi-task, desire to work inside daily in an office environment, be able to spend long lengths of time at a desk, enjoy assisting patients and physicians, and follow medical instructions carefully. They should possess good work ethics, customer service skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality regardin the medical site, patients, etc.

 

Curriculum
 

Course No. Title Credit Hours

General Core Courses

ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I 5
ENG 1012 Fundamentals of English II 5
MAT 1011 Business Math 5
Occupational Courses
ACC 1101 Principles of Accounting I 6
AHS 1101 Anatomy and Physiology 5
AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care (elective) 3
AHS 109 Medical Terminology 3
BUS 1100 Introduction to Keyboarding (elective) 3
BUS 1120 Business Document Proofreading and Eediting 3
BUS 1130 Beginning Document Processing 6
BUS 1140 Word Processing 5
BUS 2340 Medical Administrative Procedures 5
BUS 2370 Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance 5
EMP 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
MAS 101 Legal Aspects of the Medical Office (elective) 3
MAS 112 Human Diseases 5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
XXX xxx Electives 4
 
Total credit hours required: 76-77

Entrance Requirements

Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Placement exam required.

Would you like to know more?
For more information about the Business Administrative Technology diploma at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.

(229) 468-2040 or 1(800) 575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

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