Medical Office Certificate
NRCAHA
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Cross training - preparing workers for multitasking - has become much more commonplace in the health care field. Completers of MTC's Medical Office certificate program will have strong clerical and medical skills, and will be ideal candidates for many cross-trained support positions.
This program consists of three quarters of full-time study in medical terminology, office procedures, communications, and more. For potential students considering other responsibilities such as work and family, program curriculum can be spread over a longer period of time, providing greater flexibility.
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| Medical Sciences Mission Statement: |
To provide allied health students with a personal and professional learning centered education.
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| Career Opportunities: |
Labor data predicts a faster than average growth of 14 percent in the number of jobs available in this field nationally through 2016; Ohio projects a 14.4 percent growth trend through the year 2016 for the same type of positions.
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| Certification Information: |
Students who complete MTC’s Medical Office certificate program are eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP, 124 South Elm, P.O. Box 459, Gardner, KS 66030, 800-444-0839, www.nahpusa.com). The credential awarded upon successful completion of the exam is Nationally Registered title of Certified Administrative Health Assistant (NRCAHA).
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Learning Outcomes:
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To see what graduates of this training will be ready to do click on the above link:
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| Program Admission: |
To apply for acceptance into the Medical Office Certificate Program, click on the link above for requirements. |
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| To get started in this Medical Sciences Program, contact the MTC Office of Admissions for an appointment, by e-mail at enroll@mtc.edu or by phone at 740-389-4636, extension 334. |
