Health Office Professional | Western Technical College

Health Office Professional

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Technical Diploma

Program Number: 

311601

Credits: 

31.00
Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start: 

Fall

Position yourself for a rewarding career in a medical office with the Health Office Professional program. This program prepares you with the skills necessary to excel in this dynamic field. Given the diverse range of responsibilities involved, your coursework will encompass topics such as professionalism, customer service, basic anatomy, and word processing. You will play an important role in patient communications, the collection and secure storage of patient information, and various related tasks.

With this degree, you'll open doors to numerous career opportunities in insurance companies, clinics, hospitals, and various other healthcare facilities.

The program is part of a progressive ladder that starts with a certificate (Health Office Assistant), advances to a technical diploma (Health Office Professional), and ultimately leads to an associate degree (Medical Administrative Professional). The majority of core program courses are conveniently offered online, providing you with flexibility and accessibility as you pursue your education and career goals.

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Estimated Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost

Health Office Professional

This program will cost about $5,089* based on tuition and basic program fees. There may be additional fees for books, materials, and testing. For more information on tuition costs, view the Tuition page or Cost of Attendance document.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Graduation Employment Stats

Health Office Professional 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates13
Graduates Responding9
Employed in Related Occupation2
Employed in Non-related Occupations3
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education4
Not in Labor Market4

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding02
Average Hours Per Week40
Average Hourly Wage$17.27
Hourly Wage Range$17.00-$17.53
Average Annual Salary

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Patient Liaison

Career Pathways

This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.

Health Office Professional

Career Pathways

Prior Learning

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more about what may apply to this program.

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