Certificate Program--18 Semester Credits
12 Weeks--360 Clock Hours--Cost $5000
Health care in America has undergone tremendous change in the recent past, and more changes are promised for the future. These changes have resulted in an ever increasing demand for qualified medical office staff. The government predicts a growth in the demand for medical office staff of 49% during the year of 2000-2011 time periods, with all allied health services ranked as the third largest growth industry in America. The national shortage has increased the salary for this occupation, and salaries in general show a solid upward trend.
According to the 2010 Academy Salary Survey, U.S. Department of Labor projects a faster than average growth for the allied health field. The fastest employment growth is going to be in the physician’s office, and especially large group practices. The increased demand for medical office staff is due to the increase in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures.
This program is designed for the individual who wishes to pursue a career in the allied health care industry front office.
Computer Basics:
Upon completion the student should be able to identify types of computers and components of a personal computer. Explain the data processing cycle and how it applies to the computer tasks, identify common software and hardware devices and their functions. Demonstrate basic Microsoft Windows skills and manage files.
Microsoft Word:
The student will become familiar with the use of Word for letter and report writing. They will learn the use of the tool bars to edit, format, cut, paste and correct errors in Word.
Typing Tutor:
Regardless of the students prior skills this program will be used throughout the course to enhanced their typing skills.
Anatomy and Terminology (The Language of Medicine):
This is a basic overview of the major systems of the human body. It will include not only identification, but also the location and the function of the systems covered along with conditions and diseases that are common to those systems. It is neccesary to have this foundation of knowledge in order to fully understand the health care billing industry.
HIPPA for Allied Health Careers (Certification):
As you know the field of health care is in the midst of an enormous transition from paper-based to electronic transactions, requiring protection of patients' privated health information. While the demand for graduates with a background in allied health exceeds the supply, students entering the field today also need a basic understanding of how to protect health information in their work settings. That is the purpose of this course.
Electronic Health Records:
WELCOME TO ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS FOR ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS! As you know the field of health care is in the midst of an enormous transition from paper-based recordkeeping systems to electronic health records. You are entering the allied health field at an exiting time, and we are teaching at an exiting time. While the demand for graduates with background in allied health exceeds the supply, students entering the field today also need a basic understanding of health information technology, especially, electronic health records. That is the purpose of this course, which was developed specifically for students in allied health programs.
