Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

The Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary program at Western Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution located in La Crosse, WI. The program covers medical office procedures, healthcare terminology, billing and coding basics, and administrative software used in clinical and hospital environments.

This program is situated within the medical administrative assistant field (CIP 51.0716) and complements several other health and technology programs at Western Technical College. Related programs at the school include Biomedical Technology/Technician (certificate, two to four years), Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians (certificate, two to four years), Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, one to two years), and Computer Support Specialist at both certificate levels. Graduates are prepared for administrative support roles in medical offices, clinics, and healthcare organizations.