Program Overview
This medical administrative degree program offers comprehensive training in essential skills for healthcare settings. Students can choose between Front Office or Medical Coding and Reimbursement options. The program covers topics such as medical terminology, coding, office procedures, and health information management. Graduates are prepared for careers as medical office assistants, coders, billers, and other healthcare professionals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This degree program provides students an opportunity to develop essential medical administrative skills in their area of interest while offering a comprehensive general education. The program's objective is to equip students with the knowledge and abilities necessary to work in a variety of healthcare settings. The program is designed around two options: Front Office and Medical Coding and Reimbursement.
Outline:
The program's content covers a wide range of medical administrative topics, including:
- Medical terminology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Healthcare systems and delivery
- Medical coding and reimbursement
- Medical office procedures
- Health information management
- Computer skills
- Business communication The program is structured into a series of courses that are typically taken in sequence. The courses are designed to build upon each other, providing students with a strong foundation in the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in the medical field. The program culminates in a practicum experience that allows students to apply their skills in a real-world setting.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in the medical field. These careers include:
- Medical office assistant
- Medical receptionist
- Medical coder
- Medical biller
- Healthcare reimbursement specialist
- Health information technician