Professional Certificate in Medical Office Administration
Want to learn what it takes to manage the day-to-day operations of healthcare facilities? With this online certificate program, you can gain the necessary medical and administrative knowledge needed to successfully run a medical office.
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About the Program
SDSU’s Professional Certificate in Medical Office Administration is a fully online program designed to equip students with all the necessary skills to manage non-clinical operations of medical facilities. In this program you’ll learn about Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and additional necessary knowledge.
Flexibility is important, so you can choose from an instructor-moderated format that runs for six weeks with monthly start dates, or you can select the self-guided format with on-demand course access for three months and complete the eight courses at your own pace. If taking the self-guided program it is recommended that you take one course at a time.
Meet Your Instructors
Douglas Best
Douglas Best is a trainer for Humana Military. He began working as a field medical instructor in the US Army in 1980. He has worked as a nurse in such areas as pediatrics, the emergency room, and the adult cardiac, surgical, newborn, and medical intensive care units. He is also a curriculum specialist and has developed workforce training programs including Medical Specialty Training for Displaced Workers, Certified Nursing Assistant in Spanish, and Medical Transcription for the University of Texas at Brownsville.
Holly Trimble
Holly Trimble earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado, a master’s degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy from Boston University, a master’s degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University. After working as a physical therapist for many years, Dr. Trimble transitioned into teaching. She has lectured on health-related topics to all age groups and has taught middle and high school science courses in both private and public school settings. She currently teaches Anatomy and Physiology for a local community college system, where she has taught for the past 15 years. Holly received the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award both of the years she was nominated and is the author of the eBook, “College Success Now!”
Ben Sellers
Ben Sellers has more than 17 years of teaching experience both online and in the traditional classroom. He has taught college students, working professionals, adult learners, and K-12 students. He has also taught a wide variety of students in the medical field, including lab technicians, nurses, pharmacists, and aspiring physicians. Sellers holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the mathematical sciences and has worked as a mathematical and statistical consultant.
Is This Program Right for Me?
The skills gained in this program prepare you to work a range of jobs within the medical office management world. Some of these include:
- Medical Receptionist
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Medical Office Manager
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Staff Coordinator
All of these roles are crucial in bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers. Facilitating communication between these parties allows for more successful treatment and a better run system all around.
All courses in this program are 100% online and can be completed from anywhere. The topics of the courses may sound intimidating, but the format helps make them feel more approachable. Where you take them with our expert instructors or on your own, our fear of these concepts should be alleviated by the end.
What Can I Learn
The Professional Certificate in Medical Office Administration program at SDSU Global Campus offers a wide range of skills within the medical field. Having this knowledge allows you to better assist patients, and work with doctors and nurses.
Some of the core competencies include:
- Terminology: You’ll take two different terminology courses in the program. The first teaches you the terms using a word association approach to make it easy to digest. The second focuses more on each of the 11 organ systems and the treatment procedures for each system.
- Anatomy & Physiology: Anatomy teaches you all about the structures and functions of the human body. You’ll get an in-depth look at how organ systems work together to process sensations, think, communicate, reproduce, move, etc.
- Medical Math: Brush up on your basic math skills, then apply them to real life medical scenarios. Learn how to calculate intravenous drug dosages, analyze data for medical research, and much more.
Career Outcomes
Labor Analysis
Management Occupations—Nationwide
- 1.9 MillionProjected healthcare job openings each year through 2034
- $37,180The median annual wage for those in healthcare support occupations
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why Should You Choose Us?
Versatility
This program allows you to take classes in a range of subjects relating back to medical office administration. The knowledge that you gain in terminology, anatomy, and math can be applied in other roles as well though. You’ll gain a widely applicable toolset that can get you started in multiple sectors of the medical profession.
Expert Instructors
The courses are guided by highly qualified members of the medical and teaching professions. If you choose to take the courses in the instructor-led format, you’ll be learning the content from experts in the field with multiple high-level degrees and years of experience.
Accessibility
The 100% online format of the program allows you the flexibility to balance your studies with your other commitments. The choice between two different formats gives you an extra level of customizability. Whether you learn better going at your own pace or following along with an instructor, you can set yourself up for success.
Course List
To earn the Professional Certificate in Medical Office Administration credential, you’ll need to successfully complete six (6) core courses, each addressing a necessary tool needed to work in and manage a healthcare facility.
Choose the learning style that is best for you: Instructor-moderated courses are six weeks in duration with monthly start dates. The self-guided format includes on-demand course access for three months, allowing for additional flexibility to complete coursework on your own schedule.
| Course | Instructor Moderated | Self-Guided |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach | $168 | $168 |
| Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease | $168 | $168 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | $169 | $169 |
| Spanish for Medical Professionals (Only offered in self-guided format) | $169 | |
| Medical Math | $168 | $168 |
| HIPAA Compliance (Only offered in self-guided format) | $168 | |
| Total | $1,010 | $1,010 |
Finished all the required courses?
Click the button below to receive your certificate.
Registration Instructions
To register for courses in the Professional Certificate in Medical Office Administration, please complete the following steps:
- Choose your course in the “Courses” tab.
- Click on the red course links to register.
- Select your desired enrollment option (instructor-moderated or self-guided)
- Click “Add to Cart.”
- Add more courses to your cart or click “Checkout.”
- If enrolling in the instructor-moderated option, select your desired start date.
- Click “Begin Checkout”
- If you are a returning student, you will Sign In with your existing username (email address) and password. If you are a new student, you will enter your email address, then click “Create Account” and follow the prompts.
- Pay for your course(s).
- After you have successfully completed the checkout process, the following screen will include an Enrollment Confirmation as well as a link to “Enter The Classroom” to access Orientation. You will also receive an emailed Enrollment Confirmation, which serves as your receipt of payment.
- Until the first day of the session, your course(s) will be listed to the left under the Upcoming Courses section of their Classroom homepage. You can access the Orientation for any Upcoming or Active courses. On the first day of the session, your course will be moved to the Active Courses section.
Flexibility is important, so you can choose from an instructor-moderated format that runs for six weeks with monthly start dates, or you can select the self-guided format with on-demand course access for three months and complete the eight courses at your own pace. If taking the self-guided program it is recommended that you take one course at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Our program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the daily operations of healthcare facilities. Whether you’re looking to move up in a wide range of medical and administrative job roles, this certificate can significantly enhance your career prospects.
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The program comprises six core courses that cover a range of medical and administration topics. These courses can be completed at your own pace, providing flexibility to fit your schedule and needs.
All courses in the Professional Certificate in Medical Office Administration program are offered online. This format ensures you can access course materials and participate from anywhere worldwide. Courses are available in two learning styles: Instructor-moderated or self-guided. Instructor-moderated courses are cohort-based and six weeks in length with monthly start dates, while self-guided courses provide three months of course access.
The program curriculum typically includes all necessary materials. While some courses may recommend supplementary readings, there is no requirement for expensive textbooks.
Once you’ve completed all the program requirements, fill out and submit a certificate request form. SDSU Global Campus will verify that you’ve completed all the required courses and assignments. Once you’ve been verified, you’ll receive a digital copy of your certificate.
Getting started is easy! Simply click on the Courses tab to browse our courses and register for each individually. If you have any questions about the program, our Welcome Center can help. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to get in touch.
Instructor-Moderated: A new session of each course begins each month. Please refer to the session start dates for scheduling.
Self-Guided: Your course begins immediately after you enroll.
Please note that although it is possible to take more than one course concurrently, we do not recommend taking multiple courses at the same time.
Instructor-Moderated: Once a course session starts, two lessons will be released each week for the 6 week duration of your course. You will have access to all previously released lessons until the course ends. You will interact with the instructor through the online discussion area. There are no live sessions or online meetings with the instructor.
Self-Guided: You have 3 months of access to the course. After enrolling, you can learn and complete the course at your own pace, within the allotted access period. You will have the opportunity to interact with other students in the online discussion area.
Instructor-Moderated: The interactive discussion area for each lesson automatically closes two weeks after each lesson is released, so you’re encouraged to complete each lesson within two weeks of its release. However, you will have access to all lessons from the time they are released until the course ends.
Self-Guided: There is no time limit to complete each lesson, other than completing all lessons within the allotted access period. Discussion areas for each lesson are open for the entire duration of the course.
Instructor-Moderated: Students enrolled in a six-week online class benefit from a one-time, 10-day extension for each course. No further extensions can be provided beyond these 10 days.
Self-Guided: Because this course is self-paced, no extensions will be granted after the start of your enrollment.