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Medical Secretary Technology, Diploma
Program Details
Medical Secretaries are highly trained office specialists who are responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day medical office functions of patient appointment scheduling, telephone communications, medical record maintenance, medical transcription, and patient billing processes. Successful medical secretaries have excellent communication skills and exhibit a high degree of professionalism in their work. Emphasis areas available in the medical secretary major include medical insurance/coding and medical transcription.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the medical secretary, medical administrative secretary, and emphasis area programs have employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and dental offices.
Program Accreditations
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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We will be glad to help you research transfer and articulation opportunities.
Course Requirements
Medical Secretary Technology, Diploma (35 Credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| ADMS1100 | Keyboarding I | 3 |
| Required | ||
| ADMM1120 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| ADMM1130 | Medical Transcription | 4 |
| ADMM1134 | Medical Language Applic | 2 |
| ADMM1150 | Medical Billing/Insurance | 4 |
| ADMM1152 | Outpatient Coding | 4 |
| ADMS1116 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BIOL1004 | Intro Anatomy & Phys | 3 |
| CPTR1104 | Intro to Computer Tech | 3 |
| CRLT2103 | Job Seeking/Keeping | 1 |
| HLTH1106 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HLTH2208 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits: 35 | ||
| Recommended Electives | ||
| ACCT1100 | Prin of Bookkeeping | 3 |
| ADMM2230 | Adv Medical Transcription | 4 |
| ADMM2252 | Advanced Coding | 3 |
| MKTG1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3 |
Approximate Cost
Medical Secretary Technology, Diploma (35 Credits)
Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.
| Item | Cost Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| * Admission fee | $20 | One-time fee |
| Course books and supplies | $208 | Estimated Per Term |
| Tuition | $199 | Per Credit |
| Student Activity Fee | $3.50 | Per Credit |
| Association Fee | $0.31 | Per Credit |
| Technology Fee | $8.00 | Per Credit |
| * Computer | $1500 | Estimated One-time investment |
| Internet Access | $30 | Estimated Per Month |
| * Other | $149 | Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition |
| Estimated Per Term Cost: | $1558 | Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees. |
| Cost to Complete Program: | $10998 | Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500. |
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