Students can earn a diploma as a Medical Office Assistant in 60 weeks so they can begin their career quickly in a variety of medical settings. Courses will focus on computer technology and data entry that can be used in medical offices to streamline accounting, record documenting, claims processing, and appointment scheduling. Students can also learn medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology to help them understand the procedures and coding standards used in the industry to possibly increase their career opportunities in the medical field.