Medical Administrative Specialist
The Medical Administrative Specialist Program prepares you for work wherever knowledge of medical terminology, professional procedures, and ethics is required. It also provides excellent preparation for administrative positions in any business.
Medical assistants and specialists complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners.
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a medical administrative specialist from CWD prepares you for work as a medical assistant.
What’s the Job Outlook for Medical Assistants?
Medical assistant employment is projected to grow by 14% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 114,600 job openings are expected annually, mainly due to workforce turnover and an aging population's increasing demand for medical services.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, June 2024, Medical Assistants
What’s Required to Complete the Medical Administrative Specialist Program?
A certificate in medical administrative specialist from WCCCD requires 30 credits to complete. An AAS in medical administrative specialist from WCCCD requires 61 total credits.
As a medical administrative specialist student at WCCCD, you’ll take both general education courses and courses required for a medical administrative specialist major.
Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their AAS. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals.
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Medical Administrative Specialist Degree?
Most medical administrative specialist students take five semesters (2.5 years) to complete AAS degree prerequisites and required courses.
What Will I Learn as a Medical Administrative Specialist Student?
WCCCD medical administrative specialist students learn medical terminology, professional procedures and ethics in order to receive their status of Certified Medical Administrative Specialist. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including liberal arts and other medical disciplines.
Recommended course sequencing
Prerequisite Course Total: 12 Credits
- ACC 100 - Introduction to Accounting 3 Credit(s)
- ALH 110 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 225 - Computer Applications in Business 3 Credit(s)
- ALH 115 - Medical Computer Systems 3 Credit(s)
First 7.5 Weeks
- MBS 108 - Medical Coding 3 Credit(s)
- MOS 120 - Medical Office Management 3 Credit(s)
- MOS 140 - Patient Care Management 3 Credit(s)
First 7.5 Weeks
- MBS 122 - Advanced Coding 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 280 - Office Administration and Professional Development 3 Credit(s)
- MOS 150 - Medical Administrative Specialist Practicum 5 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 10 Credits
- BIO 155 - Introductory Biology 4 Credit(s)
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
Semester 5 Total: 9 Credits
- ENG 120 - English II 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credit(s)
- SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 12 Credits
First 7.5 Weeks
- MBS 108 - Medical Coding 3 Credit(s)
- MOS 120 - Medical Office Management 3 Credit(s)
- MOS 140 - Patient Care Management 3 Credit(s)
First 7.5 Weeks
- MBS 122 - Advanced Coding 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 280 - Office Administration and Professional Development 3 Credit(s)
- MOS 150 - Medical Administrative Specialist Practicum 5 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Medical Administrative Specialist Program Offered?
The Medical Administrative Specialist program is offered at our Downriver and Ted Scott campuses.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
