- Award:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program location:
- Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus, online
Medical office clerks are critical to the healthcare industry. Physicians rely on clerks to assist them in the documentation of patient care. This certificate provides educational opportunities to individuals to obtain the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed as clerks in a medical office environment.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 13.5 |
| Major Requirements | 18.0 |
| Option Requirements | 21.0 - 22.5 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 52.5 |
General Education Requirements - 13.5 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English Level I | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
MATH 1220 Business Mathematics
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Medical Office - 18.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HIMS 1120 Medical Terminology I
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1150 Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics
|
4.5 |
| HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
|
4.5 |
Option Requirements for Medical Office
The Medical Office option(s) are available in the areas listed below.
- Medical Coding and Billing Assistant
- 21.0 credit hours
- Medical Office Assistant
- 22.5 credit hours
- Medical Transcription
- 22.5 credit hours
Students further their education in the Health Information Management Systems area by completing an associate degree.
Students having little or no experience in the healthcare field should also consider taking HIMS 1111 Healthcare Careers
Healthcare Careers.