Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Overview
If you are seeking an entry-level career in health care as a medical office assistant, receptionist, appointment scheduler, or medical record clerk, then NECC’s Medical Office Assistant Certificate is for you.
By completing the Medical Office Assistant Certificate at NECC, you will learn medical terminology, effective communication skills, computer applications and front office management procedures. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Health care Association certification exam.
Graduates will be able to pursue many career paths. Medical office assistants typically work in health care centers, clinics, home health agencies and ambulatory care centers.
| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title | Medical Assistants | ||
| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s SOC Code | 31-9092 | ||
| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Profile Website | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summery/31-9092.00 | ||
| Typical Costs for Books & Supplies | $646.00 | ||
| On-time Graduation Rate | 80% | ||
| Job Placement Rate** | 100% | ||
| Median Student Loan Dept Incurred | $995.00 | ||
| Tuition & Fees* | In State: $4,008.00 | New England: $4,372.00 | Out of State: $10,756.00 |
*Average cost for a student completing the program within normal time.
**Reporting from the 2009-2010 Academic Year
