Healthcare Certificates

Certified healthcare providers are essential for the effective delivery of quality patient care. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and treatments, the need for certified professionals will only continue to grow.

Healthcare certificates provide opportunities for students to gain valuable skill sets. Whether you’re just starting your career journey, seeking a change, or looking to advance in your current healthcare role, obtaining the right certification can open doors to fulfilling and financially rewarding opportunities.

Medical Office Support

The Medical Office Support Certificate II is designed to prepare the student to work as front office staff in a variety of ambulatory healthcare settings, such as outpatient centers, clinics, and doctor’s offices. Responsibilities include answering incoming calls and scheduling appointments, arranging clinical procedures, assisting in the completion of necessary forms, maintaining hard copy and electronic patient records, and computerized data entry. Duties related to financial processes may involve billing, medical coding, and handling insurance forms.

Courses will introduce the student to topics in medical terminology, medical ethics, and verbal and written communication. The Medical Office Support Certificate II is designed to allow for a smooth transition to the Medical Assistant Certificate I program.

Program Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
CMAP 1200Computer Information Systems3
  
COMM 1030Interpersonal Communication3
OR 
COMM 2130Human Relations3
  
HLTK 1200Medical Terminology3
HIT 1550Medical Office Administrative Procedures3

Total Credit Hours: 12