The U.S. Department of Labor states that 8 out of the 20 occupations projected to grow the fastest through 2014 are in health care.* If you would like to enter this exciting and growing field, an associate's degree in medical office administration from Kaplan College provides the education and training you need for entry-level employment. Why not make the commitment now and get started on the path to a rewarding career?
Medical Office Administration Program
The goal of Kaplan College's curriculum is to prepare you for employment in medical offices by providing you with the technical and management skills required by employers. You can have the opportunity to learn administrative and support functions to be proficient in medical environments. Coursework includes:
- Database Concepts and Applications
- Coding and Insurance I and II
- Medical Terminology and Body Functions
- Occupational Law and Ethics
- Office Management for the Professional
- Records Management for the Professional
- Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications
- Word Processing Concepts and Applications
Standard of Competence
In addition to learning about the medical office, the curriculum can help prepare you to obtain four Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications at the expert level and Medical Coding and Insurance Billing certification.†
Career Opportunities
This program is designed to lead to entry-level employment in the field or to other jobs in clinics, insurance companies, laboratories, hospitals, and private offices.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.
† However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.