Des Moines Area Community College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$5,790
In-State Tuition
9 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Ankeny, IA
Location
About This Program
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary program at Des Moines Area Community College
Types of Medical Secretarys
Medical Secretary
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Receptionist
Front Desk Receptionist
Clinic Office Assistant
Unit Clerk
Medical Office Specialist
Dental Secretary
What You'll Learn:
- Business and medical communications
- Medical terminology
- Principles of health care operations
- Public relations and interpersonal communications
- Software applications
- Record-keeping and filing systems
- Scheduling and meeting planning
- Applicable policy and regulations
- Professional standards and ethics
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,790/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$6,690/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
69%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Federal Aid
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,355
Avg Loan Amount
26%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$35,662
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
34
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.0716 (Medical Secretary)
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