Cert in Health and Medical Administrative Services

The Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate prepares students for the front desk of a medical office, where staff shape the patient experience. It is a short credential that can be completed at Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac or West Bend. Students are trained in specialized administrative tasks for health care settings. These include patient registration, scheduling appointments and procedures, telecommunications, maintaining electronic health records, operating software and office equipment, and keeping office supplies stocked. The courses in the certificate transfer directly into Moraine Park's Medical Assistant technical diploma, so students may continue their education without repeating work. Admissions begin with the online application, and the college says the admissions and financial aid steps can take several weeks. The college estimates current tuition and fees for completing the certificate, based on an earlier academic year, and lists a separate amount for materials and supplies.