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Medical Assisting Courses by Semester

As the need for medical staff rises, Medical Assistants are in higher demand.  When you train at Hamilton Tech, you will experience both the administrative and clinical areas of the medical environment.  These two skills along with an externship, will prepare you for your chosen career in healthcare.

Monday – Thursday School Week

Day classes 8:10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Evening classes 5:50 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.
30 week Diploma Program
Industry Standard Medical Training Equipment
Courses Related to Employment Field
Curriculum Developed for Healthcare Industry
Access to Career Services
Authorized Certification Site for the National Center for Competency Testing
Financial Aid Available to those who qualify

The Medical Assistant is trained to work with and under the direction of a physician in patient care and in administrative aspects of the physician’s office or other medical settings.  You will also learn clinical techniques including examining room procedures, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, performing routine laboratory procedures, sterilizing and maintaining equipment, and the proper techniques for administering medications.  Upon completion of the program you should be prepared to work in entry-level positions in a physician’s office, clinic, or other medical settings.

Medical Assisting Courses by Semester

First Semester – (15 weeks)

• Introduction to Medical Assisting & Applications

Second Semester – (9 weeks)

• Advanced Medical Technology & Applications

Externship – (6 weeks)

What kind of job might you get when you have successfully completed the Medical Assisting program?

A graduate of the Medical Assisting Program will have a variety of job possibilities open to him or her. Examples of career-related jobs include, but are not limited to:

• Medical Assistant
• ECG Technician
• Office Manager
• Medical Records
• Phlebotomist
• Dialysis Technician
• Medical Transcriptions

Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist

The need for quality insurance coding and billing service is increasing.  As a Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist student, you will learn the professional coding tools and billing practices that are required in your career.  You will become a vital part of gathering information, which is necessary for the office, clinic, or hospital to run smoothly.

Monday – Thursday School Week
Day classes 8:10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
30 week Diploma Program
Industry Standard Medical Training Equipment
Courses Related to Employment Field
Curriculum Developed for Healthcare Industry
Access to Career Services
Financial Aid Available to those who qualify

The Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist is trained to work in physician practices, hospitals, and clinics.  This program provides a generalized orientation to the healthcare fields, plus specific training in International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, reimbursement and collection procedures, including various software applications.  The student will also acquire knowledge of anatomy/physiology, disease process, professional communications skills, computer and keyboarding skills, diagnostic coding, and basic office skills.  Upon completion of the program you should be prepared to work in entry-level positions in a physician’s office, clinic, hospital or other medical settings.

Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist Courses by Semester

First Semester – (15 weeks)

• Introduction to Medical/Insurance Coding & Applications

Second Semester – (9 weeks)

• Advanced Medical/Insurance Coding & Applications

Externship – (6 weeks)

What kind of job might you get when you have successfully completed the Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist program?

A graduate of the Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist Program will have a variety of job possibilities open to him or her. Examples of career-related jobs include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts Receivable Representative
• Medical Receptionist
• Patient Account Representative
• Electronic Claims Processor
• Reimbursement Specialist
• Billing Coordinator
• Billing Specialist
• Coding Specialist
• Medical Collector
• Claims Processor
• Claims Reviewer