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Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology (Medical Administrative Assistant)

Associate of Applied Science

Tidewater Community College

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Administrative Support Technology with a Specialization in Medical Administrative Assistant is aimed specifically at those interested in positions working as administrative assistants, executive assistants, or office managers in the medical field. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experiences at local health care sites.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Yes, if you: are detail-oriented enjoy working with people work well in groups enjoy working with computers are interested in the medical field
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Tidewater Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights	Complete this program in as few as 4 semesters / 63 credits (Portsmouth) Graduates of this specialization are especially qualified for careers in a variety of health care settings including private medical practices, hospitals, clinics, andinsurance firms. You?ll learn how to maintain electronic health records, handle billing, schedule appointments for patients, work with medical records and protect patient privacy. TCC had 16 graduates in 2020-21, 20 graduates in 2019-20, 25 graduates in 2018-19, 36 graduates in 2017-18, and 43 graduates in 2016-17 in the AAS program in Administrative Support Technology (Medical Administrative Assistant).

Related Programs & Certifications

Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate - Medical Administrative Assistant

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Certifications You Can Now Complete

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	The student development requirement at TCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	TCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning	TCC recognizes you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and community-based experiences. Credit for Prior Learning at TCC is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree. For more information: https://help.tcc.edu/s/topic/0TO1R000000gnrkWAA/credit-for-prior-learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Tidewater Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

3364

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At TCC, we believe everyone should have access to a high quality, affordable education. With diverse programs designed for immediate job placement, smaller class sizes, top-rated faculty and modern campuses, TCC is an ideal environment for a life changing education, right here in your own backyard.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined when an academic plan is selected by the student.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Completing the first two years of your degree at TCC can get you in the door - while saving you thousands on the cost of your education. We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at TCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the TCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Guaranteed-Transfer-Programs.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Word/Information Process	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Administrative Management Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Administrative Management Technology with a Specialization in Medical Office	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Administrative Management Technology with a Specialization in Office Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Administration	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - General Office Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Coding	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Software Specialist	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Specialist	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology-Medical Administrative Support Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology-Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Tec	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Administrative Assistant	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Administrative Support Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Administrative Support Tech specializing in Medical Office Specialist	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associates of Applied Science in Business Technology	Associate	Associates of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology/Medical Office Administration	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology Executive Admin Assistant	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in AST with a Specialization in Health Information Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in AST with a Specialization in Legal Assistant	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
43-6013.00	Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.	Office and Administrative Support Occupations
15-1251.00	Computer Programmers	Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1232.00	Computer User Support Specialists	Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.	Computer and Mathematical Occupations
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners	Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.00	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	All business operations specialists not listed separately.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.06	Online Merchants	Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists	Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.05	Sustainability Specialists	Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1041.00	Compliance Officers	Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1041.06	Coroners	Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1041.08	Customs Brokers	Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
31-9099.02	Endoscopy Technicians	Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.	Healthcare Support Occupations
13-1041.01	Environmental Compliance Inspectors	Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1041.03	Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers	Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1041.04	Government Property Inspectors and Investigators	Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
31-9099.00	Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	All healthcare support workers not listed separately.	Healthcare Support Occupations
13-1041.07	Regulatory Affairs Specialists	Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
31-9099.01	Speech-Language Pathology Assistants	Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.	Healthcare Support Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 63 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology (Medical Administrative Assistant) at Tidewater Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$165	Per Credit	$10,395	$0	$10,395	Tuition is subject to change by action of the State Board for Community Colleges. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
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Institutional Fee	$7	Per Credit	$441	0	$441	Used to fund expenses related to campus parking including, but no limited to parking improvements, signage, parking lot repairs, lot security, and overall improvements. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$189	0	$189	Used to fund various student activities and programs including, but not limited to honor societies, leadership training, community and cultural events, clubs, athletics, student publications, and learning assistance. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
Auxiliary Capital Fee	$20	Per Credit	$1,260	0	$1,260	Used to construct, maintain, and operate facilities for which state General Fund dollars are not permitted. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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