Health Office Professional

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Technical Diploma

Program Number:

311601

Credits:

33.00

Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start:

Fall

Gain the skills that position you for a job in a medical office through the Health Office Professional program. Because of the variety of duties involved, your coursework will cover communication skills, customer service, insurance and finance, basic anatomy, word processing, and desktop publishing. You’ll assist in patient communications, billing, filing insurance, gathering and storing patient information, and related tasks. Insurance companies, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities offer opportunities for meaningful work.

Courses are offered in a convenient online format.

Continue on Western's Career Pathway to earn an associate's degree for increased job opportunities and earning potential.

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Estimated Program Costs

Graduation Employment Stats

Career Opportunities

Appointment Scheduler

Hospital Secretary/Receptionist

Hospital Unit Clerk

Medical Office Worker

Patient Account Representative

Program Outcomes

Living responsibly
Refining professionalism
Cultivating passion

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

Admission Requirements

College Requirements

Application

$30 Application Fee

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.

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.

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 or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

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.