Administrative Assistant Technology
The Administrative Assistant Technology program is designed to train you as a professional Administrative Assistant, a vitally important role to the business world. The program provides opportunity for you to earn a 2-year associate degree as a Medical Administrative Assistant. We also offer 1-year certificates for Medical Coding.
Medical Administrative Assistant
The medical administrative assistant in a medical setting requires special understanding of medical terminology, medical office procedures, and coding. Emphasis is also placed on current software packages. As a graduate, you will find careers in a wide variety of medical settings including: physicians’ offices, hospitals, rest homes, emergency care facilities, and clinics.
In addition to classroom studies, you will have practicum hours which gives you hands-on experience with local employers.
Medical Coding Certificate
First Semester
First 8 Weeks
ENGL 1510..................English Composition I..................3 cr
BUSM 1550..................Business Management..................3 cr
Second 8 Weeks
BUSM 1600..................PC Applications..................3 cr
BUSM 2130..................Customer Service & Sales..................3 cr
PHIL 1300..................Introduction Ethics..................3 cr
Second Semester
First 8 Weeks
ENGL 1515..................Technical Writing..................3 cr
SPCH 1510..................Speech..................3 cr
Second 8 Weeks
BUSM 2510..................Marketing..................3 cr
HLTH 1800..................Medical Terminology..................3 cr
OR
BUSM 1660..................Business Law
HLTH 1420..................Introduction to Human Diseases..................3 cr
OR
BUSM 2220..................Busines Excel
To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Brad Merritt, Associate Professor
740.374.8716, ext. 3619
bmerritt@wscc.edu
