Medical Administration Certificate

The Medical Administration Certificate is tailored for those who wish to pursue a career in a medical area, such as medical administrative assistant, medical secretary, or medical office assistant. Learn keyboarding, medical terminology, human biology, communication skills, and more.

As part of this certificate program, you can also sit for the Outlook or Word Microsoft Office Specialist™ (MOS) certification exams, by completing AOT110 - Outlook or AOT122 – Word Processing II for Windows program elective course options.

If you wish to complete the Administrative Office Technologies AAS and tailor the degree for the medical area, you may do so by choosing those courses in your elective choices.

Contact (815) 455-8690 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $4,277.25

Credit Hours to Complete: 25

Weeks to Complete: 32


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What you need to know about getting your Medical Administration Certificate (CIP 51.071)

Total Medical Administration Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $3,037.5 $9,829.75 $12,856.5 $12,856.5
Additional Costs $1,239.75 $1,239.75 $1,239.75 $1,239.75
Program Total $4,277.25 $11,069.5 $14,096.25 $14,096.25

What makes MCC's Medical Administration Certificate better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

  • Credits earned in this certificate are stackable towards the Administrative Office Technologies certificate and the AOT AAS degree, helping you achieve your educational goals faster, and earning multiple credentials as you go.
  • Many AOT courses have reduced or zero textbook costs, with more courses added each academic year.
  • Classes include course projects common to industry.
  • You may participate in Scots for Non-Profits, volunteering at a local non-profit organization, toward earning graduation Silver Cord hours.
  • You'll learn from educated and experienced faculty who will share their valuable experience, knowledge, and troubleshooting skills with you.

How will MCC's Medical Administration Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

Ask about job shadowing and internship opportunities!

What have graduates gone on to do?

Medical Administration students have gone on to work in hospitals and doctor's offices as receptionists, office clerks, secretaries, and transcriptionists.

Students completing this certificate have retooled or refined their skills towards a promotion or have allowed them to advance or change careers. Many students have continued with AOT classes toward the AOT AAS degree. Some students have secured a part-time or “stepping-stone” position after certificate completion while working towards the degree.

Outside of the Classroom

To further your career, you may seek national certification credentials beyond MCC's certificate. Organizations offering certification exams include:

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.