Health Sciences Careers (HSC) Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Program

 BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL CAREERS!

The Health Sciences sector employs approximately 16 million people in the U.S. alone and is expected to grow by 13% from 2022 to 2032, which is faster than the averages for other employment sectors. The Health Sciences Careers program provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for in demand roles in the Health Sciences field.

Medical Administrative Assistants play a critical role in the medical setting. They need strong skills in interpersonal communication, medical privacy laws, electronic health records and more. Earning a certificate as a Health Sciences Careers Medical Administrative Assistant helps validate important foundational skills for this role and can help launch an exciting career in the medical field. The Medical Administrative Assistant certification is designed to candidates who wish to work in the health care field in the United States, as it includes questions regarding U.S.-specific policies and procedures.

Why do learners need certifications in Health Sciences Careers?

Certified medical professionals often earn higher salaries than non-certified counterparts and can open more doors for leadership positions4. As learners prepare and earn certifications in the Health Sciences Careers program, they will building a strong foundation for their careers and be investing in their future as medical professionals, whether their dream is to work in a medical office assisting helping patients get the care they need as Medical Administrative Assistants or working as a Medical Doctor.

Designed with subject-matter-experts, including educators and working professionals, and psychometricians, the Health Sciences Careers program has the rigor learners need to be prepared for careers in the medical field. The Medical Administrative Assistant certification prepares learners for careers as Medical Administrative Assistants and lays the foundation for them to excel in the medical field. The Medical Administrative Assistant exam validates a candidate understanding of:

• Medical office procedures
• Basic healthcare terminology
• Basic billing knowledge
• Interpersonal communication in a medical office
• Medical health records
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The exam consists of between 40 to 50 questions and candidates have a maximum of 50 minutes to complete.  A candidate who earns this certification is qualified to work in a medical office as a Medical Administrative Assistant.

In this context, Certiport^® offers online training software, practice exams and certification exams.