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FF - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

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Get started in your healthcare career with an entry-level job as a medical administrative assistant. As a professional assisting a medical office, you will be on the front lines as a patient service representative utilizing computer software, medical record systems, telephone etiquette, email and written correspondence, and interpersonal communication with diverse audiences. This program covers the professional soft skills and hands-on technical skills to work as a patient service representative, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or medical records clerk. This program is ideal for students who have never worked in healthcare, or are looking for an introduction to the healthcare field.   

LEARN THE SKILLS:
  • Professional interpersonal communication
  • Medical ethics and law
  • Patient scheduling
  • Medical records management
  • Basics of medical billing

CERTIFICATION: 
Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

TUITION INCLUDES: 
  • CMAA Study Guide by NHA – Loaner copy and must be returned to VWCC upon completion.
  • CMAA Online Practice Assessment & Exam Voucher by NHA
  • Online Access to the SimChart for the Medical Office EHR Exercises

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR: 
  • Mandatory attendance at the Workforce Healthcare Orientation
  • Transportation to utilize campus computer labs or personal computer for work performed outside of class time. 

 REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE:
  • Complete interest form:Interest Form
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency.
  • Demonstrate college readiness by completing the English self-assessment.
  • Demonstrate computer skills by completing one of the following:
    • Transcript showing computer class completion within last five years


Financial Assistance Available:

  

Class Details

18 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Wed, Fri

Location
Roanoke EnVision Center

Instructor
CCT STAFF 

Tuition: 

$2,166.00


Registration Closes On
Monday, September 2, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/9/2024 - 10/18/2024 Weekly - Mon, Wed, Fri 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Roanoke, Roanoke EnVision Center  Map CCT STAFF  Lecture