Administrative Support Certificate Level II: Medical SpecialtyCertificate
Program Pathway
First Year
| First Semester Courses | 12 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding | 3 |
| ITSC 1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 9 Credits | |
| POFT 1325 | Business Math Using Technology | 3 |
| ITSW 1301 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| ITSW 1304 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 3 |
Second Year
| First Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HITT 1305 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 4 Credits | |
| BIOL 2404 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Third Semester Courses | 12 Credits | |
| POFM 1300 | Basic Medical Coding | 3 |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | 3 |
| POFM 1327 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| HPRS 2321 | Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
| POFM 2310 | Intermediate Medical Coding | 3 |
| POFM 2386 | Internship - Medical Administrative Assistant/Secretary1 | 3 |
| Administrative SupportCertificate - Medical Specialty Program Total | 49 Credits |
|---|---|
This certificate can be stacked and earned credits can be applied toward a Administrative Services AAS Degree: Medical.
Program Details
Administrative Services programs provide students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for the current and future office environment. Skills include time management, human/customer relations, administrative management, information management, oral and written communications, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, document formatting, and Internet research.
A wide variety of job opportunities are available to program graduates in many types of offices. Jobs include receptionist, office assistant, administrative assistant, medical administrative specialist, medical administrative assistant, medical office administration professions, and office applications specialist. After a few years in the field, graduates can become an executive assistant, office manager, or office coordinator. Skilled administrative professionals are expected to be in demand in several industries, including education, manufacturing, construction, financial services, employment services, health care and social assistance, local government, and energy production.
The Administrative Services Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded for successful completion of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic courses and a maximum selection of technical courses based upon specialization.
Medical office specialty only: At some facilities, students may be required to show proof of immunizations such as Hepatitis B, tuberculosis, tetanus, and MMR (mumps, measles, rubella). These costs are incurred by the student.
Graduation Requirement
The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities, and the degree will transfer in whole to some universities. Through articulation, some students may have earned college credit while in high school. Contact a counselor, division advisor, or faculty member at any college for specific information about articulation and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses
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