Medical Billing /
Medical Front Office Assistant
Certificate Program
This program familiarizes students with the medical terminology, diagnosis, procedure coding, basic anatomy, physiology, and insurance concepts. These skills will qualify graduates to qualify for entry-level positions such as medical office clerks, medical receptionist, medical billers and coders, and medical transcribers. This hybrid program is made available less than 49% of instructional hours via distance education therefore; it provides an excellent opportunity for students currently working in the business field to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
Courses in this program include:
| Catalog No. | Classes Listing | Lecture | Lab Hours | Total Hours |
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CS 115 |
Introduction to Computers and Application (Online) |
45 |
45 |
90 |
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CS 120 |
Advanced Computer |
35 |
35 |
70 |
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HM 125 |
Special Topic in Healthcare Management |
30 |
30 |
60 |
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BIO 100/110 |
Medical Administrative Aspects(Online)Anatomy & Physiology (Online) |
45 |
45 |
90 |
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BIO 120/130 |
Medical Billing Medical Insurance Coding |
45 |
45 |
90 |
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BIO 150 |
Medical Office Software |
20 |
20 |
40 |
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BIO 410 |
CPR & First Aid |
20 |
20 |
40 |
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BIO 420 |
Medical Professional Issues |
20 |
20 |
40 |
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EPH 300 |
Employment Preparation for Allied Health Programs |
50 |
50 |
100 |
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BIO 200 |
Externship |
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100 |
| Total |
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| 720/33 |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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| Program | SOC Code | Links to Occupational Profiles on O*Net | |
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Medical Billing/Front Office Assistant |
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O* Net Occupational Titles |
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29-2071.00 |
http://www.onetonline.org /link/summary/29-2071.00. |
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Medical Record Clerk, Health Information Clerk, Medical Records Technician, Office Manager, File Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director, Receptionist, Coder |
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On-Time Completion Rate |
60% |
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Placement Rates (2009/2010 AY) |
70% |
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Median Loan Debt |
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* Title IV HEA Programs |
7308 |
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* Private Loans |
0 |
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Current Estimated Tuition & Fees |
$14,421 |
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