The NCCC Approach Because of the profession, coursework consists of studies in clinical procedures and office technology. The student will complete an externship in medical offices or a health care facility. The student is responsible for transportation to the externship site. Clinical coursework focuses on human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, clinical laboratory techniques, medical terminology and patient care. Office technology coursework focuses on medical office procedures, billing, insurance coding, communication, typing, machine transcription and information processing.
Graduates are qualified for a career involving clinical and medical office procedures.
Certification in Basic Life Support is required prior to entering MED 137 and must remain current throughout the remainder of the program. This requirement must be fulfilled through successful completion of HED 214 or an equivalent program offered by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Students admitted in September and January. Due to the sequencing of courses, it may take more than four semesters of full-time study if a student begins this program in a spring semester. All matriculated students in this curriculum are eligible for scholarships.