NEW! Medical Office Specialist
Medical Office Specialist Non-credit Online Certificate Program
Looking for a second career? Get training to help you be successful in a medical office environment. UW Colleges has a new Non-credit Online Certificate where you can learn how to manage the flow of information in a health care setting. The Medical Office Specialist Certificate includes 3 required courses and 1 elective and you can begin the certificate at anytime. These courses are instructor-led and available 24/7 and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. To view the certificate brochure click here.
Who Can Enroll
Anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent can enroll in this program. College experience and/or medial office experience is helpful but not required.
Flexible Study
This is a flexible program designed to let you work at a pace comfortable for you. The certificate series includes a total of six classes each lasting six weeks. Classes are designed to meet the needs of both novices and those currently working in the medical office field who are looking to upgrade their skills.
Earning the Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued to those who complete all four courses in the series. You are free to enroll in individual classes but you will not receive a comprehensive certificate of completion until you have completed the four-course series.
After successfully completing the final exam for each course, the student will print an online certificate of completion. Once a student has completed the series, she or he should contact the UW Waukesha Continuing Education Department and provide them with a copy of each completion certificate. UW Waukesha will then provide the student with a final Certificate of Completion for completing the series.
This is a non-credit program and it does not lead to any type of professional certification or a degree.
Courses
The first course provides the foundation for the study of the medical office. During this course, students will gain an understanding of how to manage the flow of information in a health care setting.
Medical Information Management and Office Practice (Required)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Medical Information Management and Office Practice
This course discusses the reasons for keeping good medical records and the process of how to create records. You'll also learn about communication in an office setting and the medical office administrative process.
This course includes all required textbooks and access to expert instructors who can be reached by phone or e-mail. This course is a 45-hour course.
Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (Required)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach.
Medical Coding (Required)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Medical Coding
In this course you will learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-9-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Elective)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course emphasizes the organization of the human body and the differences between nonliving matter and living organisms. We'll also cover cell anatomy and physiology because all life processes are ultimately carried out at the cellular level.
Introduction to Natural Health and Healing (Elective)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Introduction to Natural Health and Healing
This course is designed for those who want to learn how to promote wellness, balance and health in their daily lives through a basic understanding of the field of natural health
Computer Skills for the Workplace (Elective)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Computer Skills for the Workplace
This course provides the fundamental computer competencies you need to know in an office environment.
Speed Spanish (Elective)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Speed Spanish
This class is for those who want to learn Spanish quickly.
Keys to Effective Communication(Elective)
For more information and to register, click on this link: Keys to Effective Communication
This course is designed to help enhance your communication skills.
Elective Courses
All elective courses begin every month and can be completed in 6 weeks. The elective courses take into consideration the various work experiences that students will have and offer a variety of subjects that could be valuable to make you a desirable candidate for working in a medical office.
How the Program Works
Courses may be taken individually, however, we recommend students take the courses in the suggested order. A new section of each course starts monthly. Be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart. All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when lessons are released.
How to get started:
- To see all the courses we offer, visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/cewauk
- Click the Courses link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.
- When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and the password you selected during enrollment.
Requirements
Internet access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.
Fees
Medical Information Management and Office Practice is $189, all other courses are $89 and can be taken in any order.
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