Health Office Professional
- Technical Diploma
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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.
Health Office Professional 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats
| Graduates | 13 |
| Graduates Responding | 9 |
| Employed in Related Occupation | 2 |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 3 |
| Seeking Employment | 0 |
| Continuing Education | 4 |
| Not in Labor Market | 4 |
Salary Data - Related Employment
| Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Responding | 0 | 2 |
| Average Hours Per Week | 40 | |
| Average Hourly Wage | $17.27 | |
| Hourly Wage Range | $17.00-$17.53 | |
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Respondents in Related Occupations
- Patient Liaison
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Program Outcomes
- Perform routine medical office administrative procedures
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in a healthcare setting
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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 Professional
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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.