| Program Overview for Administrative Medical Assistant |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Bates Technical College |
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| Program description | Students prepare for careers as integral members of a healthcare team in an outpatient setting. Competency-based activities in the program provide extensive hands-on practice for students in the use of computer application skills to create and handle medical information. Medical terminology and transcription, electronic health records, patient administrative services, HIPAA, and professional ethics are presented with emphasis on the patient accounts procedures of the healthcare industry. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions. In addition, work-based learning experiences are available in many medical settings that support the theory presented in the classroom. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | $1,856.20/15 Credits |
| Tuition per credit | $144.12 (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $9,743.30 |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 12 Months |
| Award type | Certificate of Competency |
| Credits | 76 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | 1. Students must possess basic keyboarding/word processing skills, ability to access/send email, and Internet search capabilities prior to enrollment in the program. 2. Pass a national criminal background check covering Washington State |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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