Medical Secretary

40 Week Day and 50 Week Evening Program
Diploma
63 Credit Hours

Program Objective
This 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
The positions that graduates of this program area can expect to attain are among the fastest growing occupations that exist in today's employment world. The graduate will find a variety of positions available. Completion of the program should enable graduates to function effectively as a member of the office team in hospitals, doctor’s offices, HMO’s as well as companies and corporations.
Graduates of this program area have secured employment in such specific positions as: medical secretaries, admitting clerks, word processor, word/information specialist, administrative assistant, bookkeeper/office systems specialist, executive secretary, secretary, receptionist, and general office clerk.

Entrance Requirements

See Admission Policies.

Training Equipment
Students will use computers and academic support software and other learning resources as they become available.

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