The program involves coding, classifying, and indexing diagnoses and procedures for purposes of standardization, retrieval, and statistical analysis. The student will also be trained to prepare and file medical insurance claim forms for reimbursement. Electronic claims transmission is included. This Applied Technology Program prepares individuals to transcribe medical records from physicians or other healthcare professionals recorded dictation. The transcriptionist prepares and types reports in appropriate format for the use of health facilities, physicians, insurance companies, legal proceedings and research specialists.
Students also learn how to establish a home-based transcription business.
This program prepares individuals for employment as medical secretaries, unit secretaries, medical office clerks, medical insurance secretaries and medical records clerks. Individuals will learn to perform secretarial duties using knowledge of medical terminology, current word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs and medical office procedures. In addition to the responsibilities of an EMT, a graduate paramedic can perform certain invasive procedures under the direction of a physician. This program prepares individuals for employment as pharmacy technicians. Pharmacy technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients.