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3016 FL-77 Panama City, FL 32405
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Mon-Fri: 6:45am-3:00pm
Age: 16 years or older
Basic Skills: Computation 10, Communications 10
Unless exempt, students’ competency in reading, math, and language are assessed within six (6) weeks of program entry.
The Medical Administrative Specialist program will prepare students for a career in the healthcare industry. Students will develop the necessary skills to become an outstanding liaison between patients and the medical staff. The Medical Administrative Specialist manages the administrative duties involved in patient care and is the liaison between inpatient, outpatient and medical staff.
The Medical Administrative Specialist student will develop communication skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision-making skills. In addition to learning soft skills, students will also learn medical terminology, medical office procedures, transcription of medical documents, medical law and ethics, and insurance and billing procedures. As part of the program, students will learn through simulated medical office software to enhance their learning process. In addition, the student will participate in a three-week work-based study learning opportunity with hands-on training at a local medical office in the community.
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Authorization to Release Information
Step 3: Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes
Step 4: Enrollment Agreement
Step 5: Await Invoice Email - Payment
(Optional) Step 6: General Scholarship Application
*If you plan on applying for Financial Aid, visit FAFSA. Gov.
This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the health care industry. The Medical Administrative Specialist manages the administrative duties involved in patient care and is the liaison between inpatient, outpatient and medical staff.
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four (4) occupational completion points (OCPs).
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours | OCP |
| OTA0040 | Information Technology Assistant | 150 | A |
| OTA0041 | Front Desk Specialist | 300 | B |
| OTA0631 | Medical Office Technologist | 300 | C |
| OTA0651 | Medical Administrative Specialist | 300 | D |
Total Hours: 1,050
Tuition and fees cost per enrollment period must be paid at time of registration.
All students participate in IET
Integrated Education and Training (IET) is an educational model that combines adult education and literacy activities with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster. The goal of IET is to help adults gain the skills and credentials they need for in-demand careers, and to advance their education and careers.
Through the National Healthcareer Association, qualified students will be eligible to take two national industry certification exams: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). Health professionals who earn credentials demonstrate their command of foundational occupational knowledge. Visit the National Healthcareer Association website for CMAA test information. https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-admin-assistant-(cmaa)
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