Administrative Medical Office Assistant

Course Description: 

The 600-hour program is comprised of 349 hours classroom
 instruction, 96 hours online instruction and 155 hours
of externship. 

Students will learn to:

• Complete patient history and the medical record.
• Receive patients in the medical office.
• Use appropriate telephone techniques.
• Schedule appointments, tests and procedures.
• File patient records and reports.
• Complete insurance forms and handle billing.
• Compose letters and other written communications.
• Operate office equipment and process mail.
• Perform receptionist’s duties.

The curriculum includes:

• 90 hours of medical terminology           • 9 hours of computers
• 90 hours of anatomy & physiology        • 9 hours of learning strategies
• 72 hours of medical billing & coding     • 31 hours of job search
• 144 hours of admin. med. office asst.   • 155 hours of externship

Program Schedule:

         August 20, 2012-June 6, 2013 
         Monday through Thursday evenings 4:30-9:00 pm. 

Students will also complete a 155-hour supervised, unpaid externship.  Externship hours will be arranged and completed concurrently with the class during traditional daytime business hours beginning in February. 

Requirements:

• Submit the $90 non-refundable application fee before orientation.
• Attend a WorkKeys / Orientation session.
• Provide proof of a physical exam.
• Begin the Hepatitis B Immunization series by the first day of class. 
• Show proof a two-step mantoux (TB test).
• Provide a copy of a high school diploma, GED or transcript.

Tuition and Fees: 

          $90 non-refundable application fee
          $4395 tuition

Financial Aid:

This is a Pell eligible program. Scholarship monies may be available to those who qualify. A payment plan is an option, if a promissory note is signed.

Upon completion:

Following successful completion of all course requirements, students will be eligible to sit for two nationally recognized credentialing exams for an additional fee.