Medical Administrative Skills Certificate

Certificate Program

CIP CODE: 51.0799

Mission

The mission of the Medical Administrative Skills (MAS) Certificate is to provide graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge for employment in an entry-level administrative position in a variety of medical offices and hospitals. Upon completion of the certificate, students are prepared to immediately obtain a position in the high-demand field of medical administration. This certificate also enables students to earn transfer credits into other related programs for further studies.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Perform a variety of administrative duties
2. Recognize ethical and legal responsibilities
3. Communicate effectively
4. Demonstrate professional characteristics

Program Supervisor

Erin O’Hara-Leslie, CMA (AAMA), MS Ed. Chairperson
Office:  Decker Health Science Center, Room 217
Telephone: +1 (607) 778-5495
Email: oharaleslieek@sunybroome.edu

Medical Administrative Skills (MAS) Certificate Program will provide graduates with the skills and resources to acquire employment in an entry-level Medical Administrative position in various medical offices. It will provide students with the opportunity to begin a professional career in as little as two semesters and fulfill a need for highly qualified personnel with advanced skills in the field of medical administration. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics employment of medical secretaries is projected to grow 22 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

The Medical Administrative Skills Certificate program will also afford the student the opportunity to transfer credits into other SUNY degree granting programs. The certificate program consists of 30/31 credits of coursework, and is a blend of Biology, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Pathophysiology, Medical Law and Ethics, and many other courses specific to the certificate program.  Some of the courses will be available to the student in an on-line or blended format as well as in the traditional classroom-based setting.

Admission requirements are consistent with the other certificate programs offered in the Health Science Division and include a recommendation of Math Level 1 and Regents-level Biology. These courses ensure that the students have the adequate background and foundational knowledge to meet the prerequisite requirements for all required coursework.