The goal of this program is to prepare students to enter the health care industry at an entry-level position in two semesters.

The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 26-unit major. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate alpha and numeric keyboarding skills at 40 wpm with established accuracy.

🗸 Demonstrate computer literacy and word processing skills related to formatting business documents.

🗸 Use medical terminology for human diseases.

🗸 Demonstrate the differences in medical insurance and explain the duties of a medical office assistant, HIPPA.

🗸 Demonstrate ability to type medical documents and facility at using medical software such as Medisoft.

🗸 Employ the necessary soft skills to apply and find employment and keep it.