Instructors in Madison College's Medical Administrative Specialist degree program will prepare you to work in a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital setting. Many positions provide hybrid or fully remote work environments. This degree will also provide excellent preparation for office positions at any business. At the end of the program, you will have the potential also to become certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist. Graduates
from this program are qualified to complete professional examinations and earn certification(s) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Voluntary, eligible certifications include Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), and/or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). NHA is the national leader in allied health professional certifications and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Please note: Healthcare employers require all applicants to complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment. Get credit for your experience and prior learning. Students in the Medical, Administrative Specialist program can attend full or part-time. Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus. Madison College's Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of medical administration, including: Curriculum and ExperienceProspective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2022-2023 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us. Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services. AdmissionTo ApplyEarning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today! International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process. Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester. Application DatesFall 2022
Spring 2023
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Admission RequirementsAll materials must be submitted by the application deadline. 1. Admission Application The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office. 2. Education Completion Students must submit official transcripts for one of the following:
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation. Additional Notes
After Acceptance Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. Questions? Contact the Enrollment Center at or 608.246.6210. Transfer OpportunitiesUW System SchoolsThe terms of the Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete an associates of applied science degree and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis of the Leadership and Organizational Studies at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The terms of the Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who have complete an associates of applied science degree and have been admitted to the Human Services Leadership degree at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Wisconsin Private SchoolsA student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis. Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University. Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree. Any Madison College student who has successfully completed an associate degree in applied science after 2015, and meets admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Technical Sales at MSOE by successfully completing the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Business Administration program. --- In particular, any Madison College student who successfully completes all technical courses and general education courses in their AAS program with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; successfully completes all other specified courses, as defined in this transfer agreement, with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; and meets the MSOE admission requirements for transfer students into the BBA Program at MSOE, minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA from the last regionally accredited school will be admitted into the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at MSOE. Out-of-State SchoolsStudents who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University. Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global. Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) toward their baccalaureate degree. Career OutcomesAfter completing the Medical Administrative Specialist program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
Which of the following is the priority action for a medical administrative assistant to take when making a financial policy change?What is the priority action for a medical administrative assistant to take when making a financial policy change. Notify all patients of the fee schedule policy change.
Which of the following action should the medical administrative assistant take first when processing mail?Which of the following actions is appropriate for a medical administrative assistant to take when processing incoming mail? Shred unwanted mail. A patient who has Medicare insurance is covered for both inpatient and outpatient services under the same part of Medicare.
Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for a medical administrative assistant when handling?CMAA Practice Exam 10. Which of the following is a medical administrative assistant required to obtain before providing a patient's protected health information to authorize recipients?Practice flashcards for exam. |