Health Office Assistant
- Certificate
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Healthcare Office Assistants are at the front lines of a medical office and play an integral role in the patient's experience. This certificate prepares you to perform specialized administrative tasks in a healthcare setting such as registering patients, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, communicating professionally, maintaining electronic health care records, operating computer software and office equipment, and maintaining supplies for the office. Choose to work in a variety of healthcare facilities including clinics, hospitals, dental offices, chiropractors, and many more.
Courses are offered in a convenient online format.
To further your career opportunities, continue your education by moving seamlessly into the Health Office Professional technical diploma or the Medical Administrative Professional associate degree.
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Software and Technology
This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].
If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].
Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.
For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.
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Health Office Assistant
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Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [5] about what may apply to this program.
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Courses
Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks [6] for more information.
This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern [7] self-service portal for academic planning.