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Medical Office Technology

Medical Office Technology

Degree Type: Certificate, CER

Pathway: Health Sciences

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Why Choose Medical Office Technology at PPSC?

The Medical Office Administration Certificate is designed to prepare individuals to work as receptionists in the healthcare industry. Students successfully completing this course of study will be able to register new patients, use proper telephone techniques, schedule appointments, file medical records and process mail. The Medical Coding Specialist Certificate is designed to train students to code and bill physician services in ambulatory care settings. This program prepares the student to take a national accrediting exam. Classes from each of these certificates may be applied to the Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree and Certificate Options

Pikes Peak State College has certificate options for Medical Coding Specialist and Medical Office Administration. 

Learn more about each option and the classes you might take
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This certificate is designed to train students to code and bill physician services in ambulatory care settings. This program prepares the student to take a national accrediting exam. Some credits from this Medical Coding Certificate program may be applied to the Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science.

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This certificate is designed to prepare individuals to work as receptionists in the healthcare industry. Students completing this course of study can register new patients, use proper telephone techniques, schedule appointments, file medical records, and process mail. Students will be exposed to computerized and manual systems to organize a medical office. Some credits from this program may be applied to the Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science.

Medical Assistant Classes You Might Take

Classes you might take will vary depending on the degree or certificate option(s) you pursue. Check the course catalog for specific classes required to reach your goals. 

 

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