Medical Office Administration Program
You can begin a medical office administration career in only nine months when you earn your diploma at Blue Cliff College. This online program can be completed anytime, anywhere, allowing you to fulfill your daily duties while studying the skills needed for this essential entry-level healthcare facility position.
Medical office administrators handle the everyday non-clinical needs of a healthcare facility. Depending on the size and type of medical facility, their tasks can include communicating with patients, handling insurance and billing issues, scheduling, money handling, and other administrative tasks.
How Long Is Blue Cliff College's MOA Diploma Program?
The 36-credit medical office administration diploma program typically takes nine months to complete.
Medical Office Administration Curriculum
When you study medical office administration at Blue Cliff College, you’ll take classes covering the skills needed to perform non-clinical duties within a doctor’s office, hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare workplace. Subjects include, but aren’t limited to:
- Business skills, such as communication, computer fundamentals, and professionalism in medical offices
- Medical administrative procedures and office management skills, such as budgeting and staffing
- Billing, collections, and electronic health records
- Relevant laws and ethics
- Understanding medical language
All students also complete a medical office administration capstone that lets them test their new skills in realistic situations.
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Online Program Course Delivery
Our online programs are designed for those who need to balance school with work and home life. You can access your classrooms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All instructors have “office” hours, where you can meet with them one-on-one for support.
Though you can participate in your classes anytime, you’re expected to join in at least three times per week. Since there aren’t dedicated class meeting times, this participation can include posting on discussion boards, being active in a study group, proving you’ve completed a class session or exam, and more.
MOA Diploma Program Requirements
If you want to enroll in the MOA diploma program at Blue Cliff College, you need to meet several requirements. Enrollment requirements include:
- Be at least 17
- Have graduated high school or the equivalent
- Provide college transcripts, if relevant
- Disclose any felony convictions
- Pass the Wonderlic exam with a minimum score of 14
- Pass the SmarterMeasure assessment with a minimum score of 60%
- Participate in the Student Success Course
- Meet all technical requirements for online students
- Accept our catalog and review the details of the MOA program
- Be physically able to work in medical office administration
Medical Office Administration Program Cost
As of the 2024-2025 school year, the medical office administration program costs $11,716. This amount covers all classes and fees but not repeated courses or a laptop.
Financial Aid at Blue Cliff College
Blue Cliff College students may be eligible for federal financial aid, veterans financial assistance, and Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS).
Why Choose Blue Cliff College for Medical Office Administration?
Blue Cliff College offers the resources you need to succeed as a student and launch a successful administrative career in the medical field. If you’re near one of our campuses, you can take advantage of our computer labs, Learning Resource Centers/Libraries, and breakroom areas, all of which have internet access. Tutoring may also be available.
In addition to purely academic perks, all Blue Cliff College students have access to WellConnect, a resource offering assistance from counselors who can provide mental health and budgeting support. They can also help you find local resources for day-to-day living needs. WellConnect also employs attorneys who discuss divorce, contracts, and more.
You can also connect with our career services, which can help you prepare for the interview process.
Post-Graduation Paths
The medical office administration diploma program at Blue Cliff College covers everything graduates need to know for an entry-level MOA position.
Licensing and Accreditation
Blue Cliff College maintains current certification and accreditation, so you know you’re learning skills valued in your field. We are:
- Licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration. Certificate No. C-736
- Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)‡
‡The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the US Department of Education.
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