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Program Title: Medical Administrative Assistant diploma course
Description: No other industry has undergone such a dramatic change in the past twenty years as the health care field. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Medical Administrative Assistant is going to be one of the fastest growing occupations by year 2010. They work closely with doctors and also provide the necessary assistance needed by various patients. Medical assistants also transcribe dictation, provide information, maintain patient charts, accounts receivable and payable, do coding for the insurance forms and prepare computerized billing articles etc.
Syllabus: The medical administrative assistant course will provide you with a well-rounded background to meet the challenges of the ever-changing medical industry. The course contents include:
- Medical Financial Procedures
- Secretarial
- Insurance Policies
- Communications
- Principles of accounting
- Computer applications
- Medical terminology
- Medical law and ethics
- Medical transcription
Accreditation: Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Bureau for Private postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE).
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence Courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Job prospects are very good particularly in private clinics, hospitals, medical insurance companies, physician's offices, outpatient clinics, medical laboratories, private clinics, home health care agencies etc. The salary is based on the nature of skill, accuracy and responsibilities and is in the range of $36,000 to $40,000. They work closely with doctors and also provide the necessary assistance needed by various patients.
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