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Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Studies
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Medical Office Studies
Danville Community College
The Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Studies is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level clerical positions in a medical/health care office environment. This program is part of the career pathway for the Administrative Support Technology program.
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Studies is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level clerical positions in a medical/health care office environment. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Courses should be taken in the suggested sequence to complete the program in two semesters
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | This CSC is part of the career pathway for the Administrative Support Technology program. Students completing this certificate will have 23 credits toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Administration Specialization. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Industry Credentials: Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC) |
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Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Studies
23
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Studies
23
Course Graduation RQ
23
First Semester
11
AST 101: Keyboarding I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 116: Survey of Computer So
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 100: Basic Human Biology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 143: Medical Terminology I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Second Semester
12
AST 102: Keyboarding II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AST 234: Records & Database Ma
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 143: Elec. Billing Medical
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 144: Medical Terminology I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC.The program administrator responsible for evaluating a student’s previous coursework shall determine the acceptability of each course the student wishes to transfer or apply toward the program requirements based upon his/her knowledge of any changes that have occurred since the course(s) was completed;
Give particular attention to courses in areas that have had significant technological changes in recent years (e.g., electronics, automotive, graphic imaging, information systems, administrative support technology, etc.); As deemed appropriate, seek the input of faculty or other administrators regarding the proper course of action. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Academically accelerated program for students planning to enter a four-year college. Qualified juniors complete the last two years of high school at DCC. Students earn an Advanced Studies high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts at the same time. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, ACE, the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Students may be awarded college credit if they can demonstrate previous educational study or training/work experience that entitles them to credit for specific courses applicable to their program of study. Documentation for special training or experience must be submitted with the request for credit and will be retained in the student’s file. The supporting documentation must include samples of work or projects completed. Students wishing to be awarded previous completion credit for a specific course should contact the appropriate division office in which the course is taught. DCC reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. The division dean, in consultation with the admissions coordinator, will determine if courses taken more than five years previously can be used in the student’s current program of study. |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Danville Community College offers small class sizes and affordable tuition. The college offers several student clubs including the African American Culture Club, the Cyber Knights, and more. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A catalog year is based on the time a student was formally admitted to a program of study. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | All students who are initially placed in a program (including Developmental Studies) are placed in a catalog year at the same time. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Danville Community College has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year institutions in the commonwealth. These transfer partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing community college credits. It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion. We recommend the following: 1) By the time you have earned 15 credits, declare your intent to transfer. 2) By the time you are mid-way through your academic program, declare your major and university. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-9099.02 | Endoscopy Technicians | Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
| 31-9099.00 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | All healthcare support workers not listed separately. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
| 31-9099.01 | Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
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