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Medical Administrative Assistant

Degree Type: Diploma (DIP)
Location: Albert Lea, Online D2L/Web Enhanced
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Total Credits: 64
Course Plan: Two Year
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This program requires the use of a laptop. View the "Laptop Advantage" page for more information.

Would you like the challenge of playing a vital role on a medical team?

This program is designed to train Medical Administrative Assistants to perform many of the same functions as the medical secretary plus office supervisory responsibilities such as coordinating and scheduling activities, managing the release of information, and document storage and retrievals systems, and purchasing supplies.

The two-year diploma option provides increased technical education credits and skills necessary for today's work environment.  This "Laptop Advantage" program provides hands-on training with computer equipment and software you are likely to use in the workplace. Your training will include digital dictation, which is the most current technology used for patient care. You can look forward to individual attention with our excellent teacher-to-student ratio. Riverland graduates are prepared for jobs as medical administrative assistants.


Employment Outlook

Potential career sites include private clinics, group practices, hospitals, nursing homes, therapy centers, research institutions, public health institutions and insurance companies. Note that some employers offer tuition reimbursement programs.
Program Fees
Number of Credits:
64
$162.00
Estimated Total Tuition Cost:
$10,368.00
$2000
$408
Faculty & Advisors
Sheryl Barton 379-3350 sheryl.barton@riverland.edu

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