About
The Medical Office Specialist program at College of Health Careers in Somerton, Arizona, prepares students for clinical and administrative duties in medical facilities. Training covers patient care, medical records, scheduling, coding, billing, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, medication administration, and related medical assisting skills. Successful students are eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examinations. The program is delivered through full-time classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and a clinical externship over 11 weeks and 309 clock hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, 8th-grade reading and comprehension ability, a score of 8.0 on the Test for Adult Basic Education, and age 18 or older.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification examinations
Organization
College of Health Careers
College of Health Careers is a vocational training center in Somerton, Arizona, offering preparation for Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office, and Phlebotomy careers. Its programs provide allied health vocational training and certificates for entry-level healthcare occupations. The college is part of Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit organization. It is an approved testing site for ServSafe, AAPC, AHCCCS Direct Care Worker, American Heart Association, and first-aid certifications. The college also provides veteran services through the GI Bill and supports training for healthcare and related service roles.