Overview.
The Medical Assistant program will
prepare and allow an individual to
demonstrate the skills necessary
to be a successful Medical
Assistant. Upon completion of the
program, the student will possess
the knowledge and skills needed to
function successfully as an entry
level medical assistant in a
clinic or physician’s office.
Students will focus on anatomy,
physiology and pathology of the
various body systems as well as
medical front-office / back-office
skills, laboratory and diagnostic
procedures.
Courses:
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Anatomy &
Physiology, Part I
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Anatomy &
Physiology, Part II
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Medical
Terminology
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Human Diseases
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Pharmacology
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Electrocardiogram
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Phlebotomy &
Hematology
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Urinalysis &
Microbiology
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Medical Back
Office Procedures
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Medical Front
Office Procedures
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Surgical Back
Office Procedures
-
Medical
Assistant Certification Prep
-
Intro to
Computer Technology
-
Professional
Development
-
Externship
Certification
Eligibility:
The Medical Assistant program will
prepare candidates with the core
knowledge and skills necessary to
prepare for the national medical
assistant exam.
Career Opportunities:
Entry level positions for medical
front-office, medical back-office,
laboratory, patient assistant,
medical assistant, medical records
Program
Prerequisites:
None
Medical Assistant |
Medical Coding Professional
MEDICAL CODING PROFESSIONAL
Diploma Program
The Medical Coding Professional
program is designed to prepare the
student for entry-level employment
as a medical office administrator
in physician offices,
clinics, and hospitals.
Courses:
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Anatomy &
Physiology, Part I
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Anatomy &
Physiology, Part II
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Medical Terminology
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Human Diseases
-
Pharmacology
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Introduction to Health
Information
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Health Insurance Billing &
Reimbursement
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Hospital Billing
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ICD-9-CM Coding –Part I
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ICD-9-CM Coding –Part II
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Current Procedural Terminology,
CPT-4 –Part I
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Current Procedural Terminology,
CPT-4 –Part II
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Medical Front Office Procedures
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Coding Certification Prep
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Intro to Computer Technology
-
Professional Development
Certification Eligibility:
The Medical Coding Professional
program will prepare candidates
with the core knowledge and skills
necessary to prepare for the
American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA)
certification exam Certified
Coding Associate (CCA).
Career Opportunities:
Entry level positions for medical
office administrator, medical
coding, medical billing, medical
record abstractor, medical office, insurance
verification/claims and medical
collections.
Program Prerequisites:
None
