Online Programs to Choose From:
Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing
Inpatient/Outpatient Coding and Billing
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The healthcare industry is growing. The U.S. Department of Labor projects significant growth for both the medical transcription and medical coding and billing industries, and there are many attractive career opportunities for well-trained professionals.
Medical transcription is the process of transcribing the dictated audio reports of doctor-patient interactions. These transcribed reports become part of the patient’s permanent medical record and are vital to ensuring proper and consistent patient care. Medical transcriptionists play an important part in the healthcare system, and those who enter this field can expect a promising career outlook.
This online program helps students develop the knowledge and skills of quality medical transcriptionists, specifically focusing on keyboarding, language and grammar, and medical terminology. The program also emphasizes practical experience, and by graduation, students will have transcribed hundreds of authentic dictations, preparing for a quick and successful transition to the workplace. In addition, the program’s online format provides students the flexibility to study around their schedules and at their own pace.
Students who focus full-time energy to this program can finish the training in 4-6 months. Part-time students have up to 1 year to finish the program.
To tour the online program please visit the Online Program Demo.
For Medical Transcription Access:
Login ID: StCloudMT
Password: demo
All enrollments include:
Additional significant benefits:
Please contact Tammy at 320.308.4252 or Tammy@SCSUTraining.com if you have any questions.
Medical Transcription Editor ("MTE")
Medical transcription offers you the opportunity to have a real at-home-career in the growing medical industry! The field currently includes 2 important roles:
- Medical transcriptionists type the audio dictations of doctor-patient interactions, creating the reports that make up patients' medical records.
- Medical transcription editors are specialized medical transcriptionists who correct and edit reports generated by speech recognition software.
With this program you can train for both of these career paths, work from the comfort of your home, and prepare for the future of the industry.
Medical Transcription focus:
- Transcribing real-life doctor dictations
- Formatting reports for the final medical record
- Improving typing speed and accuracy to increase production
Medical Transcription Editor focus:
- Editing and formatting physician-dictated medical records
- Fixing grammatical errors
- Improving content in an efficient and accurate manner
Medical Transcription Editor Industry Facts & Program Details
To tour the online program please visit the Online Program Demo.
For Medical Transcription Editor Access:
Login ID: StCloudMTE
Password: demo
All enrollments include:
Additional significant benefits:
Please contact Tammy at 320.308.4252 or Tammy@SCSUTraining.com if you have any questions.
Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing ("OMCB")
The healthcare industry is growing. The U.S. Department of Labor projects significant growth for both the medical transcription and medical coding and billing industries, and there are many attractive career opportunities for well-trained professionals.
Medical coding and billing is the process of translating medical records into standardized numeric codes used to bill patients and third-party payers, such as insurance companies and Medicare. Medical coding and billing professionals play an important part in the healthcare system since all medical treatments, tests, and procedures must be coded, and professionals in this field have a promising career outlook.
Learn how to be an effective outpatient medical coder. This online program focuses on teaching students medical terminology, coding standards, and outpatient specific code sets. Program curriculum and interactive learning tools are available online, allowing students to study on their own schedules and at their own pace.
Students who focus full-time energy to this program can finish the training in 4-6 months. Part-time students have up to 1 year to finish the program.
To tour the online program please visit the Online Program Demo: Online Program Demo
For Medical Coding Access:
Login ID: StCloudMC
Password: demo
All enrollments include:
Additional significant benefits:
Please contact Tammy at 320.308.4252 or Tammy@SCSUTraining.com if you have any questions.
Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Coding & Billing ("IOMCB")
The Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program has been developed in collaboration with top industry experts and employers to help you develop the skills necessary to be an inpatient medical coding and billing professional of the highest quality. To see what sets Career Step's program above the rest, be sure to check out our interactive online demo!
The demo will allow you to take an in-depth look at each of the program modules, or subjects, and experience the ease of navigation and the interactive learning environment Career Step's program provides.
The Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing program can be completed in 640 hours, or 4 months of full-time study.
Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Coding Industry Facts & Program Details
IOMCB Course Registration Form
To tour the online program please visit the Online Program Demo.
For Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Coding & Billing Access:
Login ID: StCloudIOMCB
Password: demo
All enrollments include:
Additional significant benefits:
Please contact Tammy at 320.308.4252 or Tammy@SCSUTraining.com if you have any questions.
Medical Administrative Assistant
In less than 3 months, you can be prepared for a successful career that offers opportunities in almost every community. As a medical administrative assistant, you can work in physicians' offices, dental offices, hospitals, and almost any other healthcare facility.
Start training today and be…
- Well-prepared – The comprehensive training program is approved and certified by the National Healthcareer Association, a leading industry organization.
- In-demand – The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 125,000 new jobs by 2018 with opportunities in almost every community.
- Workplace-ready – Graduate prepared to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam and move into the workforce right away.
Medical Administrative Assistants:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the medical facility
- Update and organize medical records, including electronic health records Schedule and coordinate appointments
- Verify patient insurance
- Complete and submit insurance claims
- Prepare correspondence between medical providers and their patients
- Provide quality customer service to patient
The Medical Administrative Assistant program can be completed in about 200 hours, or 3 - 6 months.
Medical Admin Assistant Industry Facts and Program Details
Online Registration - Coming Soon!
Be a part of a rapidly growing industry and train for a new career as a pharmacy technician! A career as a pharmacy technician will secure you a place in one of the top 20 fastest growing careers in the nation, and you'll be...
- In-demand – The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that there will be almost 100,000 new pharmacy technician jobs before 2018.
- Flexible – Simultaneously prepare for careers in both retail and institutional settings and choose from a variety of job opportunities and schedules.
- Well-prepared – Be ready to take the PTCB national certification exam immediately upon graduation!
Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists :
- receive prescription requests
- prepare prescription medications
- provide customer service
- perform administrative duties
The Pharmacy Technician program can be completed in about 285 hours, or 3 - 6 months.
Pharmacy Technician Industry Facts and Program Details
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Administrative assisting is one of the largest occupations in the country, and in as little as 2 months, you can be prepared to take advantage of the over 471,000 new jobs expected in this field by 2018! As an administrative assistant, you can work in schools, government agencies, or a variety of corporate settings.
Start training today and be…
- In-demand – The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 471,000 new jobs by 2018 with opportunities nationwide.*
- Qualified – In as little as 2 months, develop the computer, communication, and planning skills you'll need to excel in your new career.
- Workplace-ready – Graduate prepared to earn your Microsoft Office Specialist - Master credential and move into the workforce right away.
There is a need for administrative assistants in a variety of industries and almost every community. These professionals can be found working in schools, government agencies, and corporate settings across a
broad range of industries.The Administrative Assistant programs can be completed in about 140 hours, or 3- 6months.
Administrative Assistant Industry Facts and Program Details
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