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ACT College Healthcare Administration School in Arlington Virginia VA
Upon completion of all on campus coursework, students will be required to complete a 160 hour clinical externship at one of the college's clinical education sites. These sites may be hospitals, private practices, clinics, or other healthcare delivery service providers. Get It Fast: The Schedule The Medical Administrative Specialist diploma program is available in both day and evening sessions. Day Sessions: 30 Weeks including 160 hours of hands-on clinical experience Evening Sessions: 47 Weeks including 160 hours of hands-on clinical experience Are You Qualified? No High School Diploma or GED Required - Learn More Students under 18 years of age must have the signature of a parent or guardian Students must acheive a passing score on the admissions evaluation Clinical coursework includes: Medical Office Procedures, Computer Productivity and related Applications, Clinical Coding, Claims Processing, Medical Billing, Basic Clinical Procedures, CPR Clinical Education: Required Clinical Externship Theory coursework includes: Medical Terminology, Medical Law and Ethics, Pharmacology, Fundamentals of Health Insurance Professional Foundations coursework includes: Computer Basics, Medical Keyboarding and Document Processing, Career Development, Customer Service, Human Relations Get Your Credentials Graduates of this program will be familiar with claims administration organizations, processing insurance, payment determinations, calculations, concepts, and coding insurance forms as well as proper insurance forms completion, medical terminology, basic clinical procedures, and principles of medical office administration. Graduates will be immediately eligible for the following national certification exams: CMAS - Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (American Medical Technologists) Get Started In A Growth Industry Graduates will most likely find employment in private practice clinics. Some graduates have successfully pursued and acquired positions as Unit Clerks and Coordinators for Hospital Departments and as Practice Managers. Many times those students have previous management backgrounds or have demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the principles associated with medical administrative functions and responsibilities. Most graduates will find work as either medical receptionists or medical office assistants. Students seeking careers in billing and coding can use this program as a foundational element of their career, but it will not independently prepare the graduate for employment in that capacity. Industry Statistics There is a constant demand for highly skilled medical administrative personnel. The demand will remain constant through at least 2010. After 2010, there may be a rise in the number of positions available as administrative services for the increased reliance of the baby boomers on the healthcare infrastructure.
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