Healthcare Administrative Assistant - Diploma (2007-2008)
Hutchinson and Willmar (48 Credits) - Education Plan

Ridgewater College offers opportunities to pursue a career in health care facilities and other health-related areas as a health care administrative assistant. The program offers a balance of lecture and applied learning. Graduates will learn specialized skills and receive a strong background in medical terminology usage and spelling. Students will learn how to prepare and maintain medical and financial records, make appointments, and work with patients.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(16 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ADS 1007 Keyboarding 2 
ADS 1012 Business Presentations 3 
ADS 1014 Written Business Communications 3 
ADS 1053 Excel 3 
ADS 1300 Medical Terminology 2 
ADS 1303 Pharmacology in the Medical Office 3 
ADS 1304 Applied Medical Terminology 2 
ADS 1310 Medical Transcription, Quality Management and Production 3 
ADS 1320 Medical Office Management 3 
ADS 1322 Medical Records Management 3 
ADS 2030 Word 3 
ADS 2322 Medical Insurance and Reimbursement 3 
GSCI 1401 Computer Technology 1 
GSIS 1403 Professional Developmental Skills 3 
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
HIMC 1350 Pathophysiology 3 
Total Credits: 41  
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ADS 1301 Anatomy/Physical Disease Conditions I 3 
MEDA 1010 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 4  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 48