Medical Administrative Associate’s Degree Program | Platt College
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Associate’s Degree Hybrid Program

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Medical Administrative Specialist • Hybrid Program

Become a Medical Administrative Specialist and develop the skills to support billing, coding, scheduling, and essential healthcare office operations.

  • Earn your Associate’s degree in as little as 15-months!
  • Program is taught through a combination of predetermined online and on-ground courses
  • Full-time on-site career services
  • Financial aid is available to qualified students
  • Convenient class schedules
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Overview & Accreditation

The Medical Administrative Specialist Hybrid Program at Platt College provides the knowledge and skills that will help you pursue opportunities to work in a physician’s office, outpatient clinic, or other clinical care setting.

Medical Administrative Specialists conduct the administrative procedures that are essential to running medical offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and other health care facilities.

A typical day for a Medical Administrative Specialist might include: medical billing and coding, patient scheduling, scribing, patient scheduling and other vital office functions.

Graduates are eligible to sit for their exam to receive their certification in Medical Administrative Specialist – graduates also receive a free tutoring session and first exam fee (up to $200 value!)

  • Program will be taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses.
  • All program courses have been predetermined to be either online or on-ground

Medical Administrative Specialist program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the healthcare industry.

Employment opportunities open to graduates  include, but are not limited to, ambulatory settings such as medical offices, clinics, nursing homes, medical supply companies, home health agencies, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies.

Skills learned in the program include:

    • Medical billing and coding, including DRG coding and billing for hospitals, managed care and private plans, state and government plans
    • Patient scheduling
    • Medical transcription
    • Office finance, including accounts payable and office bookkeeping
    • Computer skills

Program offered at the following campuses: Alhambra, Anaheim, Ontario, Riverside

GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO ANY CAREER. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Platt College Los Angeles LLC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).  For more information, click HERE

Schedule & Campus Offered

You can earn your Associate’s Degree in Medical Administrative Specialist in as little as 15 months!

Start times for each MAS cohort vary by campus, contact us for details HERE

Program offered at:

Financial Aid

Platt College is committed to providing the information and resources necessary to help every student achieve educational success.   Types of financial aid available for qualified students include:

  • Federal Grants, including Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work Study (FWS)
  • California State Grant Programs, including Cal Grants and California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
  • Federal Direct loans
  • Private Loans & Scholarships

To learn more, click HERE

Career Services

Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.

Students are given the opportunity to pursue job referrals maintained by Career Services.

Our Career Services personnel explain and assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts occur through graduation and beyond.

Career Services aims to build the job acquiring skills of our students through interviews and workshops in the following areas:

  • Career planning
  • Resume and cover letter writing
  • Completing applications
  • Researching and contacting potential employers
To learn more, click HERE

Our Locations

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Platt College Alhambra

1000 South Fremont Ave, Suite A9W Alhambra, CA 91803

1-888-57-PLATT (1-888-577-5288)

Our Alhambra Campus is located in a beautiful campus setting just minutes off the 10 and 710 freeways on Fremont Avenue. We are centrally located and easily accessible for students across the San Gabriel Valley. In addition to serving Alhambra, our programs attract learners from nearby communities including Pasadena, El Monte, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Montebello, and other surrounding cities.

Our Locations

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    Platt College Anaheim

    1400 S. Douglass Road Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92806

    1-888-56-PLATT (1-888-567-5288)

    Platt College Anaheim is centrally located just minutes off the 57 freeway, between the 91 and 5 freeways.

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    Platt College Ontario

    3110 East Guasti Road Suite 100 Ontario, CA 91761

    1-888-80-PLATT (1-888-807-5288)

    Platt College Ontario is conveniently located minutes off the 10 freeway on Guasti Road and easily accessible for students across the Inland Empire.

  • Modern Platt College building with glass windows in Riverside.

    Platt College Riverside

    6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd #100, Riverside, CA 92507

    1-855-70-PLATT (1-855-707-5288)

    Platt College Riverside is located in the heart of Riverside right next to the 60 and 215 freeways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students considering a Medical Administrative Specialist program often prioritize administrative-focused training, regulatory-compliant program delivery, and clear differentiation from clinical medical assisting programs.

Program features:
Associate’s Degree in Medical Administrative Specialist
Hybrid program delivery, with predetermined online and on-campus courses
Curriculum focused on medical office administration, healthcare documentation, and administrative operations
Structured, cohort-based program with defined course sequencing
Program content aligned to administrative roles within healthcare settings (non-clinical)
Institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
Student support services available during enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services
Platt College programs are educational in nature.
Completion of a program does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program provides instruction in healthcare administrative functions and office operations that support medical practices and healthcare organizations.
Instruction includes:
Medical terminology used in administrative and office settings
Medical office procedures and workflow
Healthcare documentation and records management
Medical billing and coding concepts
Insurance processing and reimbursement fundamentals
Scheduling, patient intake, and administrative coordination
Healthcare laws, ethics, and compliance concepts
Professional communication within healthcare environments
Office technology and administrative software applications
Instruction emphasizes administrative and clerical responsibilities, rather than hands-on clinical care.

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program (full-time) is designed to be completed in:
Approximately 15 months

Upon successful completion of all academic, attendance, and institutional requirements, graduates are awarded an Associate’s Degree in Medical Administrative Specialist

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program is offered at:
Alhambra
Anaheim
Ontario
Riverside

This is a Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program.
Program is taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses
All program courses have been predetermined to be either online or on-ground
On-campus attendance is required for designated instructional components

No. The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program is administrative in nature and does not include clinical or externship experience.

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program provides education applicable to entry-level healthcare administrative and medical office roles, subject to employer requirements.
Healthcare settings may include:
Medical offices and physician practices
Clinics and outpatient care centers
Hospitals and healthcare systems
Medical billing and administrative departments
Specialty medical practices
Employment outcomes vary based on individual qualifications and circumstances.

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program may be appropriate for individuals who:
Are interested in healthcare administration rather than clinical care
Prefer a hybrid format with predetermined online and on-campus coursework
Want administrative-focused education within healthcare environments
Are seeking a structured Associate’s Degree pathway

In addition to general admissions requirements, program-specific requirements may include:
Proof of high school graduation, GED, or equivalent
Completion of a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
Completion of enrollment documentation
All requirements are reviewed during the enrollment process.

Request information and speak with Admissions
Complete a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
Submit required documentation
Review required institutional disclosures
Complete enrollment paperwork
Begin the program in the next available cohort

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree Hybrid Program costs include:
Tuition
Books and supplies
The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.

Financial aid is available to qualified students. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.

The Medical Administrative Specialist Hybrid Program is educational in nature.
Graduates may choose to pursue third-party administrative or healthcare-related certifications, subject to the eligibility requirements of the certifying organization.
Program completion does not guarantee certification or employment.
Additional High-Search & Clarifying FAQs

The Medical Administrative Specialist program focuses on administrative and office-based responsibilities.
Clinical training and patient-care procedures are taught in the Medical Assisting program, which is a separate program.

No. This is a hybrid program with required on-campus instruction.

The curriculum includes medical billing and coding concepts, which may be applicable to administrative roles depending on employer requirements.

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