Education Details

Administrative Medical Assistant
Award type: AAS
Bates Technical College

Program Details  
Program Overview for Administrative Medical Assistant
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Bates Technical College
Program website
Program contact
Enrollment Services
(253) 680-7002
enrollment@batestech.edu
Program description
Students prepare for careers as integral members of a health care team in an outpatient setting. 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 transcription, Electronic health records, medical terminology, patient administrative services, and professional ethics are presented with emphasis on the billing procedures of the insurance 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
Total program tuition
$14,673.80
Fees
$147.56
Program Information
Length of training
18 Months
Award type
AAS
Credits
99
Locations offered
Main Location view map
Public transportation service: Pierce Transit

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some courses online
Offered evenings/weekends
no
Offered onlinesome courses online
Entrance requirements
Applicants must: Possess basic keyboarding/word processing skills prior to enrollment in the program, and Pass a national criminal background check covering Washington State.
Certification/license required to work in this field
no
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
no