Medical Office Assistant
Program Overview
This class prepares students for diverse employment opportunities in a variety of health care facilities. Students will learn front and back office procedures, including administrative procedures, medical terminology, medical insurance, patient billing, electronic health records, vital signs, phlebotomy, and advanced computer skills related to the medical industry. As the medical field is evolving into a digital workforce, students are required to be adept at electronic health records as well as safety and privacy regulations. Students gain valuable knowledge in customer service, the foundations of a medical office, and the skills needed to be successful citizens and employees.
What You'll Learn
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Career Readiness
- Clinical Procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Foundations of Medical Office/Terminology
- Fundamentals of Technology
- Medical Insurance
- Patient Billing
- Phlebotomy
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS)
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
College Credit
Prior Learning Assessment
Career Opportunities
- Physician’s Offices
- Specialty Clinics
- Hospitals
- Dental Offices
- Research Institutes
- Armed Services
- Public Health Departments
- Medicare Agencies
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) HOSA- Future Health Professionals
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year (480 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 480 hours = $1,200Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
