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Associate of Medical Office Assistant
- Grand Junction, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Applied Science at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Medical Office Assistant, 61 semester credit hours.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Medical Office Assistant. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including MOAP 110 Medical Office Administration. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Medical assistant in physician's
- Podiatrist's
- Chiropractor's and other healthcare practitioners' offices
Curriculum
- MOAP 110 Medical Office Administration
- MOAP 111 Introduction to Medical Assisting
- MOAP 130 Medical Office Administration Insurance Billing and Coding
- MOAP 133 Basic Medical Sciences I
- MOAP 135 Basic Medical Sciences II
- MOAP 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills
- MOAP 138 Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills
- MOAP 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills
- MOAP 147 Medical Terminology
- MOAP 148 Introduction to Human Disease
- MOAP 150 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
- MOAP 183 Medical Assistant Internship
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
- Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
- Proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,460 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Medical Office Assistant |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 61 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
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January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,460 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,328 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale), Duolingo 105.