Kathleen McNamara, BA, RN, CMA (AAMA)
Director - Medical Assistant Program
Tidewater Community College
1700 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Email:  kmcnamara@tcc.edu

These pages will provide the following information about the Medical Office Administration program:

• Introduction to Medical Office Administration
• Goals
• Requirements & Deadlines
• Curriculum Guide
• College Catalog Information
• Application
• Printable Information Packet w/ MOA Application

Information packets containing the information on these pages can be downloaded at this site, or copies of the necessary documents may be requested at (757) 822-7255.

If you have any additional questions, please call the Counseling Center (757) 822-7211, or attend the Division of Health Professions "Open House" which is held on the third Thursday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Lynnhaven Building on the Virginia Beach Campus. Please check with the secretary in room E-113 for the information session's room number.

Download the Health Professions Programs and Open House Information flyer.

If not already enrolled at Tidewater Community College, please call the Admissions Center at (757) 822-1122 to receive an application or stop by any campus and fill out an application.

Information about grants, loans, and scholarships is available from the Financial Aid Office at 757-822-7292. The Veterans Affairs Office can assist those who are eligible for Veterans educational benefits; dial 757-822-7235.

Introduction to Medical Office Administration

This career study represents the administrative (front office) portion of the classes included in the Medical Assistant certificate program at Tidewater Community College.  This program will provide valuable information for use in a doctor's office, an urgent care center, hospital, or medical coding and billing facility.

Goals

The purpose of this career study is to prepare graduates to work in a physician's office, urgent care center or hospital setting.  The program provides courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues, coding and insurance.  Persons who complete this program will have excellent opportunities in the health care industry.

The deadline for applying to the program is June 15 for the class beginning in August.  Depending upon the number of applications, only selected applicants, based on fulfillment of prerequisite requirements, will be contacted in July to attend orientation and take a computer typing test.  Enrollment in the class is limited. 

To improve your chances of being accepted into the program, one should complete placement testing in English and take the appropriate classes to meet the course prerequisites to the program.  It is recommended that the student demonstrate computer literacy by evaluation of past experience, transcripts, interactive video, or by successful completion of ITE 115.  All transcripts should be sent before June 15.  Contact the Admissions Center at (757) 822-7172 for information about the placement test(s) including the test schedule.

1. Entrance

•  Student must have completed the following high school courses:
• 3 years high school english
• 2 years high school math including Algebra I
• 1 year high school biology (Chemistry is recommended)
•  Student must be able to type 35 wpm.
•  Student must have CPR-C certification before beginning the clinical portion of the progam - by January 1.  This can be obtained by taking the CPR 1 credit course, a non-credit CPR class, or have your current CPR card evaluated for credit.  You must be certified from January through August.

Student must submit a physical examination that certifies the student is physically able to participate in the clinical portion of the program.

2.  Continuation Requirements

• Student must maintain an average of "C" overall.  A student who receives one "D" in a core course will be permitted to remain at the program director's discretion.  A student who revieves two "D"'s in core courses will be withdrawn from the program.