Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Medical Office Administrative Assistant Microcredential
Microcredential
This program is designed to give you a very specific set of skills to level up your career and employability.
What You'll Learn
Support clinical teams with the administrative excellence that keeps practices running smoothly.
Prepare for a career in the fast-growing healthcare field by learning how to manage medical records, schedule patients, and support healthcare providers. With strong local demand for skilled office professionals in hospitals, clinics, and private practices, you’ll gain hands-on experience with electronic health records, billing systems, and medical terminology. You’ll be ready to join a healthcare team and help keep patient care running smoothly.
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Program Requirements
| Duration | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Semesters | Online + Fieldwork | 11 |
Additional Notes:
- At least fifty percent (50%) of required courses must be taken through Tompkins Cortland Community College (not via transfer credit, testing, or experiential learning).
- A minimum number of unique courses/credits are not required to earn an additional, similar, microcredential.
- In accord with existing college policy, no more than six credits may be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- Course substitutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis using the existing Course Waiver process.
- Students who are pursuing a microcredential but are not also matriculated at TC3 in pursuit of an associate degree or certificate are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
| CourseID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS 111 | Introduction to Word Processing | 1 | |
| CAPS 121 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 | |
| CAPS 131 | Introduction to Databases | 1 | |
| HLTH 104 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| HLTH 113 | Healthcare Office Assistant Fundamentals | 3 | C |
| HLTH 114 | Healthcare Office Assistant Internship | 2 |
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