Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

The Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary certificate program at Ridgewater College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Willmar, MN. The program prepares students for administrative support roles in healthcare settings, covering medical terminology, office procedures, records management, and healthcare communications.

This program is part of the health information and medical administration field (CIP 51.0716). Ridgewater College offers several related programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Students can expect training in both general administrative functions and the specific documentation and communication standards of medical environments.