Medical Office Support Specialist Certificate (MF31)
The Medical Office Support Specialist program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic an occupational knowledge, skills and attitudes required in today’s medical offices. Medical Office Support Specialists answer the telephone and keep records of callers, schedule appointments, greet patients, and interview patients to gain needed information.
Employment Opportunities
The Medical Office Support Specialist program prepares students to work in the administrative area of a physician’s office, clinic or other out-patient facilities.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Medical Office Support Specialist Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Medical Office Support Specialist certificate program is designed for the semester system. Program course admissions begin Fall and Spring semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 13 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 285 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (13 Credits)
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| MAST 1010 | Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office | 2 |
| MAST 1060 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
| MAST 1100 | Medical Insurance Management | 2 |
| MAST 1110 | Administrative Practice Management | 3 |
NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,300
Fees ($385 per semester): $770
Books/Supplies: $300
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)