Associate of Applied Science - Medical Information Technology - Medical Administrative Assisting at University of Montana

Programme overview

Medical administrative assistants are critical to a healthcare facility. They are the first person a patient talks to or meets when they come in for care. In the first year of this program students will receive the Medical Reception certificate.

Faculty: Missoula College | Duration: 60 credit hours; two-year plan of study | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

60 credit hours. Required courses include Accounting Procedures I; Medical Terminology; Medical Billing Fundamentals; Pharmaceutical Products; Medical Office Procedures; Computerized Medical Billing; Medical Ethics; Medical Information Internship; Career Readiness.

Career pathways

This program offers students a career in this fascinating and high-demand medical field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in these medical areas are expected to increase over 20 percent in the next several years. Graduates are prepared for employment in clinics, hospitals, private practices, insurance companies, and work-at-home opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted).

Duration: 60 credit hours; two-year plan of study

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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