Medical Office Professional, 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 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.

Required Career Courses

33 credit hours as follows:

IMS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
MRT-110	Medical Terminology	3
MRT-111	Health Information Management	3
OSA-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
OSA-102	Document Formatting	3
OSA-103	Office Language Skills	3
OSA-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy	1
OSA-116	Microsoft Outlook	1
OSA-122	Microsoft Excel	3
OSA-145	Microsoft Word	3
OSA-230	Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations	3
OSA-255	Administrative Office Procedures	3
OSA-260	Seminar	1

(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-115	Microsoft Office I	3
OSA-102	Document Formatting	3
OSA-103	Office Language Skills	3
OSA-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy	1

Semester 2 (10 credit hours)

MRT-110	Medical Terminology	3
OSA-116	Microsoft Outlook	1
OSA-122	Microsoft Excel	3
OSA-145	Microsoft Word	3

Semester 3 (6 credit hours)

MRT-111	Health Information Management	3
OSA-230	Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations	3

Semester 4 (7 credit hours)

OSA-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
OSA-255	Administrative Office Procedures	3
OSA-260	Seminar	1

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

Program Name: Medical Office Professional - Certificate

This program is designed to be completed in 16 months.
This program will cost $7,180 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Illinois
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