Associate in Arts in Medical Office Professional in California United States | MiraCosta College

The Medical Administrative Professional program equips students for careers in healthcare office environments. This curriculum covers medical office operations, HIPAA regulations, electronic health records, medical billing codes, and insurance procedures. Participants have the opportunity to undertake internships at healthcare facilities. Graduates can pursue roles in doctors' offices, hospitals, outpatient centers, medical clinics, and government health departments. Learners can obtain the specified associate degree by finishing both a certificate program and MiraCosta College's general education requirements for an Associate in Arts degree (refer to Associate Degrees section). After completing this program, graduates will demonstrate proficiency in executing all phases of the Documentation Cycle and Patient Billing Cycle, including creating properly labeled medical records with each step clearly identified.