WDC Medical Administrative Assistant, Cert.

Overview

The Medical Administrative Assistant program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to obtain entry level employment in a medical facility. Students receive training in the administrative duties required to work effectively and productively in a medical setting. 

Training includes:

• Understanding laws and regulations regarding HIPAA and confidentiality in electronic health records.
• Comprehending basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding basic pharmacology.
• Performing basic medical administrative tasks.
• Demonstrating proficiency in analytical and quantitative problem-solving along with computer and information literacy.

National Certification Preparation

Upon successful completion of this training program you will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national examination.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you are required to:

• Be a minimum age of 18 years old
• Possess a high school diploma, GED or HiSet
• Comply with MCC’s application procedures
• Comply with MCC’s tuition requirements

Class Format

This program consists of in-person theory training and practicum for a total of 184 hours.

• 160 hours, in-person, theory
• 24 hours, in-person, lab / practicum

Hourly Commitment

Program Cost

Tuition & Books: $2,750*

*Program cost includes tuition and books; supply fees are required and listed in the application packet.

This program is WIOA and SNAP E&T eligible.

Schedule

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate, 6-Week Schedule

Course Number: NCHC100M

Class Location: MCC

Class Dates: December 4, 2023 – January 19, 2024
(No classes 12/25–12/29 due to college closure)

Orientation Meeting: 8:00-9:00am, December 4, 2023, at MCC

Theory Class Dates: 160 hours total
8am–4:30pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays:
12/5, 12/6, 12/8, 12/12, 12/13, 12/15, 12/19, 12/20, 12/22, 1/3, 1/5, 1/9, 1/10, 1/12, 1/16, 1/17, 1/19
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12:30pm–4:30pm, 1/2 days Thursdays:
12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18
Located at MCC

Practicum Dates: 24 hours total
8am-12:00pm, Thursdays: 
12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18
Located at Elliot Hospital

Practicum Partners

MCC is proud to partner with the following Healthcare affiliates as our practicum partners:

Catholic Medical Center
100 McGregor Street
Manchester, NH 03102

Elliot Health
One Elliot Way
Manchester, NH 03103