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Apr 30, 2026
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DRAFT Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2026-2027 [Archived Catalog]
Medical Office & Health Systems Administration, Level 1 Certificate ♦
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The Medical Office & Health Systems Administration Level 1 Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment as a medical office/health systems manager. During the 2-semester program, students acquire competence in the leadership and managerial strategies necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health care services .
Only students who have been admitted to the Health Care Administration Program at Palo Alto College are eligible for the Medical Office & Health Systems Administration Level 1 Certificate.
With this award, you may seek jobs such as:
- Medical Office Specialist
- Patient Services Coordinator
This offering is available in the following modes:
Fully Online
Stackable Awards:
Health Care Administrator, A.A.S. ♦
Health Care Leadership & Quality, Level 2 Certificate ♦
Health Data & Community Health Occupational Skills Award
Health Systems & Supervision Occupational Skills Award
♦ — This symbol indicates the offering is available fully online.
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Total Credit Hours Required: 27
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone course(s)
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Additional Program Information:
The Health Care Administrator (HCA) Program prepares graduates to become effective managers of in-patient and out-patient healthcare facilities. Students learn the problem-solving skills, leadership strategies, and communication techniques vital for successful healthcare managers.
The HCA curriculum is designed to fit the schedules of working adults. Program courses are 8-week classes that are delivered though Zoom instruction scheduled in the evening.
Admission to the Health Care Administrator Program requires:
- College-level in reading, writing, and math.
- An overall college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Completed HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I with grade of C or higher.
- Completed BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology with grade of C or higher (or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 with a grade of “C” or higher in each course).
- Completed ENGL 1301 Composition I with a grade of C or higher.
Students admitted to the HCA Program must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain in good standing.
Notes:
CIP Code: 51.0702
Major Code:
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