Medical Secretary

40 Week Day and 50 Week Evening Program                                                                                                                                                         Occupational Disclsoures

Diploma
65 Quarter Credit Hours

Program Objectives: This Medical Secretary diploma program provides the student with the fundamental office systems specialist skills and medical terminology skills necessary in today’s business world. The student receives instruction and hands-on training in concepts and principles.

Career Opportunities: Completion of the program enables a graduate to function effectively as a member of the business office team in a hospital, doctor’s offices, or health maintenance organization. Graduates of this program have secured employment as: medical secretaries, admitting clerks, word processors, word/information specialists, administrative assistants, bookkeeper/office systems specialists, executive secretaries, receptionists, and general office clerks.

Entrance Requirements: See Admission Policies on pages 17-24 of the TBI academic catalog.

Training Equipment: Students will use computers and academic support software and other learning resources.

Class Size: Classes generally range in size from 15 to 25 students, with the typical class consisting of 20 students.