This program is designed to prepare students for interesting and challenging positions in hospitals, clinics, and private physician’s practices. Students are given a background in business subjects, medical terminology, and human physiology with an emphasis on skill training in keyboarding, computer usage, application software, and medical office procedures. Students are also introduced to coding and insurance billing. A graduate of this program seeks employment as a Medical Receptionist, Medical Biller, and Medical Transcriptionist.
In addition, students can earn a Medical Coding Specialist Certificate by meeting the requirements for a second major. A minimum of nine additional credits must be approved in advance by the Dean of Business.