By completing the Medical Office Assistant Certificate, you will learn medical terminology, effective communication skills, computer applications, medical records management, medical insurance requirements and front office management procedures.
Students who attend the Medical Office Assistant program through iHealth@NECC will complete most of their course work online and come to our Lawrence Campus once or twice a week for in-class meetings and laboratory sessions.
Students must earn a grade of “C” in all HES and MRT courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 20 credits hours are required for graduation.
CORI/CHRI/SORI
Students interested in participating in this program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check, and a Sex Offender Record Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.
Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.
Drug Screening
Students enrolled in this academic program may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.
Requirements
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES103 | RICCS: Preparing for Success in a Healthcare Career | 1 |
| HES104 | Medical Office Administration | 3 |
| HES115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HES292 | Medical Office Assistant Externship | 1 |
| MRT100 | Introduction to Health Information Practice & Procedure | 3 |
Courses with Prerequisites: HES292, MRT100
Milestone Courses: HES104
Schedule Tips: HES104, HES115 offered FALL ONLY; HES103, HES292, MRT100 offered SPRING ONLY
Elective
Recommended Course Sequence Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Year 1
Fall
| CIS | Computer Science Elective | 3-4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HES104 | Medical Office Administration | 3 |
| HES115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
Spring
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 |
| HES103 | RICCS: Preparing for Success in a Healthcare Career | 1 |
| MRT100 | Introduction to Health Information Practice & Procedure | 3 |
| HES292 | Medical Office Assistant Externship | 1 |