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As a Medical Office Administration graduate, you will be proficient in office practices and software, enabling you to manage a medical office, receive visitors, and build applications. There is a strong emphasis placed on learning medical terminology & transcription throughout the program.
Students learn how to transcribe medical reports quickly and easily with the knowledge gained from the terminology component of the course.
Medical Office Administrators may find employment in private physician practices, including but not limited to general practitioners, dental offices, optometrists, and other specialists. Hospitals and medical clinics also employ medical office administrators to oversee daily operational activities.
Career Guidance Program
CD-ED is committed to helping you find employment in the field of your choice. In fact, we’ll start before you even begin as a student! If you call us today, your personal academic recruiter will research the job market for this career in your city, and help you decide if this program is the right path for your future.
After graduation, we’ll help you find an interview with your prospective employer in the job market. And of course, your new up-to-date skills will put you at the top of any interviewer’s list!
If you follow our registered course outline and put in the required hours, we guarantee your success. Below are some of the ways we ensure that you will graduate successfully.
Instructor Support
You will have unlimited one-on-one instructor support via email, chat, online classroom webinars and toll-free phone calls throughout your entire program - and beyond. Our instructors have industry experience and can help you understand how to conquer the job market before you go out into it.
You're never a number at CD-ED - our instructors and guidance counselor will take a personal interest in your progress and will be in touch with you constantly throughout the year, making sure everything is going well with your program and whatever of your home life you wish to share.
Learning Materials
Unlike traditional classrooms, you don't need go out and buy your own textbooks. As part of your tuition, when you become a student you will have all textbooks and registered software shipped directly to your door. A full set of instructions and tutorials will be included, along with access to your customized online learning management system.
We include a “How to Study At Home” learning package free with your materials, and along with our exclusive Student Tracking System it will help you schedule your time to ensure a successful student experience.
Equipment
You have the option of a brand-new desktop or laptop computer on loan to facilitate your education. A computer is simply a tool, and we make sure you have the best tools available, running smoothly to allow you to learn under optimal conditions. And, as a graduation gift, the computer you choose will be yours to keep on the successful completion of your program. NOTE: Accepting computer equipment from CD-ED is optional – not mandatory.
Duration: 64 weeks, 1280 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)
Weeks |
# of Weeks |
Hours/Week |
Total Hours |
Subject |
| 1-3 | 3 | 20 | 60 | Computer Concepts |
| 4-5 | 2 | 20 | 40 | Windows |
| 6-7 | 2 | 20 | 40 | Internet Basics |
| 8-10 | 3 | 20 | 60 | Word Processing: Microsoft Word |
| 11-14 | 4 | 17 | 68 | Databases: Microsoft Access |
| 15-21 | 7 | 17 | 119 | Business Communications |
| 22 | 1 | 17 | 17 | Filing |
| 23-32 | 10 | 17 | 170 | Medical Terminology |
| 33-48 | 16 | 17 | 272 | Medical Office Procedures |
| 49-64 | 16 | 17 | 272 | Medical Transcription |
| 11-64 | 54 | 17 | 162 | Keyboarding runs concurrently |
Computer Concepts & Basic Communication
Review basic English structures and learn proper professional communication skills. Learn key terminology and technology associated with computers, including computer hardware and software, file management and network technology.
Windows
We'll teach you the workings of the latest Windows operating system, including using the desktop, managing files and folders, and using the Windows Help & Support.
Internet Basics
Provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of the Internet. Topics covered include browsers, searching techniques, and email.
Word Processing: Microsoft Word
You will learn how to create and format a variety of documents such as business letters, memos and reports.
Database: Microsoft Access
The fundamentals of creating a database, including defining a table structure, entering records and navigating a database, previewing tables and creating queries.
Medical Terminology
You will learn the root words of each body system, as well as prefixes and suffixes. You will know how the body and its related terminology is organized, including the skin, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and countless other specialized areas.
Medical Office Procedures
You will learn how to work effectively within a medical environment and amongst medical staff. We will help you become acquainted with medical ethics and law, and how to interact with patients. You will study telecommunications, medical record management, and accounts management. You will also learn about scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, managing medical records, and postal services.
Medical Transcription
You will learn the fundamentals of pronouncing and deciphering the medical terminology covered in earlier modules. You will be shown how to recognize by ear the terminology for all the major specialty areas, and how to quickly and easily transcribe these into a medical report.
Business Communications
Learn the essentials of business communication demanded in the modern office environment. Focuses on training necessary to develop competence in each of the communication skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Develop flexible attitudes and special sensitivity to the effects of culture while learning to think critically.
Keyboarding
This is an instructional program designed to give you a high degree of flexibility and success in meeting your goals for effective typing skills. The solid theoretical basis you will obtain with this course enables you to transfer your skills to any computerized business environment. Exercises are designed to help you achieve a speed of 50wpm by the end of the program, with extra practice hours incorporated.
Filing
You will learn the fundamentals of filing through a series of instructions, exercises, and quizzes using a mini filing system which simulates business documents that would be found in a professional office.
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Allison Deveen, Graduate
- “I have already been offered a training position at a medical clinic in my area. I begin in September. I am very excited to start using everything I learned and applying it for my new career. Thank you!”
Mary Lou Gould, Graduate
- “CD-ED taught me to be more open and basically refreshed my memory for being in the workplace. I thought that everyone at CD-ED was very helpful, motivating and I loved how everyone was so quick to help.”
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