Healthcare support professionals are critical team members who help patients have positive experiences.
Ridgewater College students learn extensive medical terminology in pharmacology, pathophysiology, anatomy, and physiology. They learn to prepare and maintain medical and financial records, schedule appointments and help patients address insurance and medical-legal issues – all while maintaining strict information confidentiality.
Graduates work in a wide variety of settings, from clinics, hospitals and specialist offices to medical research facilities and health insurance companies.
- 45 credit diploma
- 60 credit degree
- Online courses
- Start in fall or spring
Program Delivery
- Fully online
- No set meeting time; students attend lecture and access class materials according to their schedules
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Tuition/Fees
- AAS: $13,601
- Diploma: $10,208
Additional Costs
- Book costs vary
Program Highlights
Careers & Jobs
- Healthcare Administrative Assistant
- Healthcare Assistant
- Patient Access Representative
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Revenue Cycle Representative
