The Medical Administrative Assistant diploma program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to perform clerical duties within a medical setting.

GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SHINE

Students gain knowledge and experience with the following:

  • administrative assistant skills
  • medical terminology
  • anatomy and physiology
  • medical office procedures
  • medical coding and billing
  • insurance
  • accounting
  • electronic health records
  • Microsoft Office applications

Medical Administrative Assistants’ duties may vary, but typically include:

  • scheduling patient appointments
  • completing insurance forms
  • interviewing patients to complete case histories or intake applications
  • triaging phones and correspondence
  • maintaining medical records and other office files

Students complete the following courses, preparing graduates for immediate employment as a medical administrative professional:

  • Accounting, including QuickBooks
  • Anatomy & Physiology I & II
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Business Communications
  • Disease
  • Medical Coding & Insurance
  • Medical Math
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Terminology I & II
  • Microsoft Office

Students will complete a 210-hour internship upon completion of the required coursework. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a diploma.

Students that successfully completed a Health Occupations program (CIP code 51.0899) at a career and technology center in Pennsylvania may be eligible to exempt from 9 credits (3 courses) in the Medical Administrative Assistant diploma program. Visit https://www.collegetransfer.net/ (select PA Bureau of CTE SOAR Programs under the Search menu) to learn more, or contact the Adult Education Office at (814) 941-8324 for more information. 

Although not required for many medical office positions, graduates of the GACTC Medical Administrative Assistant program have the opportunity to complete associate and/or bachelor degree programs with several local colleges and universities. Please contact the Continuing Education office for details.

Choose the program format that is best for you!

New for 2023-2024, we will offer two options to participate in the Medical Administrative Assistant diploma program! Review the program options below, and contact us to discuss which format is best for you!

  • The traditional, in-person program is offered at the GACTC. The schedule for the in-person program is Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The next session of our in-person program will begin on September 11, 2023 and conclude in June 2024.
  • New for 2024, we will offer an online format for the Medical Administrative Assistant program. Students will participate in courses asynchronously and remotely. The program includes the same internship as the in-person program, completed in the final term of the program at a local medical facility. Students in the online program may utilize the student services provided to adult students at the GACTC including access to the facility’s computer labs, study areas, advising, student activities, career assistance, and more! The first session of the online program will begin in January 2024 and conclude in September 2024.

Applicant Information 

The GACTC welcomes all interested individuals to apply for admission into our career training programs. Review the admissions requirements and apply now at https://www.gactc.edu/adult-education/how-to-enroll/.

Health Examination Form, completed by a licensed medical professional. Students are required to be screened for Tuberculosis by having a mantoux (2 Step PPD) test, IGRA blood test, or, if deemed necessary, a chest X-ray. Negative results must be submitted to the Continuing Education Office prior to the first day of the required internship. Students are required to have a physical including a Hepatitis B vaccination and other certain immunizations.

“The graduates from this program are prepared for a career in Medical Office Administration. I have hosted students in our dental office as part of their career training and plan to host students in the future. I have also employed graduates of the program as permanent employees in our dental office. I am extremely pleased with the training that the students receive at the GACTC Medical Administrative Assistant program. The curriculum is excellent. This program is valuable to students and employers in our community.”

Dr. Barb Thaler, Thaler Family Dentistry

Employer

Student Testimonial:
Medical Administrative Assistant

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

  • American Heart Association CPR & First Aid
  • OSHA 10-hour Healthcare certification
  • Certifications available through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
    • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
    • Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
National Healthcareer Association

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Estimated Tuition & Fees for 2023-2024:
$14,200.00 (includes a laptop, if needed)

Hours:
1,080

Schedule:

  • In-person program: Next session is September 2024 through May 2025. Schedule is Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. Classes are held at the GACTC.
  • The online program schedule is January 8, 2024 through September 20, 2024. Students will participate in courses asynchronously and remotely.

Contact the Adult Education Office at (814) 941-8324 to learn more!

COST OF ATTENDANCE

TAKE THE
NEXT STEP

Please contact us to schedule a tour and to meet with a career counselor to discuss your career goals and this program. Complete this short form to request more information and to schedule a tour, or call us as 814.941.TECH.

We welcome your application to the Medical Administrative Assistant program.

Jamie Zurenko

Medical Assistant Coordinator / Instructor
814-505-1220
5th Floor