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Medical Secretary, Certificate

Certificate—33 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1318

This program prepares students for administrative assistant positions in medical offices or in health-related industries. Students gain knowledge of administrative and receptionist duties, medical transcription, and data entry. They will be prepared to produce reports, schedule appointments, answer telephones, and interact with vendors and patients. Familiarity with medical terminology, filing procedures, and computer applications is included.

Gainful Employment Information

Required Career Courses

33 credit hours as follows:

IMS-115Microsoft Office I

3

MRT-110Medical Terminology

3

MRT-111Health Information Management

3

OSA-100Keyboarding & Basic Formatting

1-3

OSA-102Document Formatting

3

OSA-103Office Language Skills

3

OSA-104Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy

1

OSA-116Microsoft Outlook

1

OSA-122Microsoft Excel

3

OSA-145Microsoft Word

3

OSA-230Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations

3

OSA-255Administrative Office Procedures

3

OSA-260Seminar

1

(Note: OSA-100 must be taken as a 3 credit-hour course.)

(Note: OSA-104 may need to be repeated. Minimum skill level recommended for employment is 50 wpm.)

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (10 credit hours)

IMS-115Microsoft Office I

3

OSA-102Document Formatting

3

OSA-103Office Language Skills

3

OSA-104Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy

1

Semester 2 (10 credit hours)

MRT-110Medical Terminology

3

OSA-116Microsoft Outlook

1

OSA-122Microsoft Excel

3

OSA-145Microsoft Word

3

Semester 3 (7 credit hours)

MRT-111Health Information Management

3

OSA-230Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations

3

Semester 4 (7 credit hours)

OSA-100Keyboarding & Basic Formatting

1-3

OSA-255Administrative Office Procedures

3

OSA-260Seminar

1