Medical Administrative Assistant Program with Optional Clinical Externship

Prepare yourself to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretary, and Medical Records Clerks are all positions in great demand. This program covers important background information on the medical assisting profession and interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide you with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that you can gain the necessary skills required to obtain a medical administrative assistant position in the health care field.

State/National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

National Certification:   This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

An Exam voucher is included in the course fee.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Clinical Externship:  An optional clinical externship of 40 hours is available.

Note:  Some externship fees may be required and are not included in the course fee.  Separate fees may be incurred for immunizations and to acquire a physician's statement of health.  Costs may vary depending on which provider(s) are used.  

Early Bird (special discount) registration fee ends 01/31.

This course is being offered live on UTEP Campus. COVID19 precautions will be followed based upon university directives given closer to the start date of class. An email with course information will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to the start date of class.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL: Refunds will be issued, minus a 15% cancellation fee per course, cost of materials, and/or lab fees, if a written request is faxed, emailed, or mailed and received three or more business days prior to the first day of a scheduled course. Refund requests must include your name, daytime telephone number, and the course number or name. This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the payment method. Phone requests will not be accepted for a refund. Exceptions for refunds: There are no refunds for online courses.

NOTE: Please allow 2 -3 weeks for processing of refunds. No refunds will be given on or after the first class meeting. Cancellations 1-3 days before first class meeting incur a 50% cancellation fee. A $25 fee will be charged for returned or canceled checks. Send your request via: E–mail: ppp@utep.edu Fax: 915-747–5538 Mail: UTEP Professional and Public Programs 101 West Robinson Avenue Memorial Gym, Suite 111 El Paso, TX 79968–0602

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