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Medical Support Specialist


Occupational Certificate

ALLIED HEALTH DIVISION

This one semester certificate program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level position in medical offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Students will be trained in basic computer skills, proper medical terminology, customer service communication, and medical billing and coding.

► Total = 16 Hours

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

  • OFTC 1234 Communication in Technical Services (3)
  • HECO 1202 Health Care Terminology (3)
  • CSCI 1102 Intro to Computers w Business Apps (3)
  • BUSI 1202 Employability Skills (1)
  • CMA 1203 Billing and Coding (3)
  • ALH 1205 Clinical Experience (3)

Program Costs

Coming Soon

Program Outcomes

  • Discuss and use medical terminology
  • Demonstrate appropriate customer service techniques
  • Apply basic computer skills
  • Communicate with providers, patients and payers
  • Perform medical office operational functions to administrative health care industry standards

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Faculty & Staff


Dean of Allied Health
Phone Extension: 1777
Building: South Oasis
Office: 116
M.A.Ed., McKendree University | B.S., Midwestern State University
Administrative Assistant - Allied Health
Phone Extension: 1251
Building: South Oasis
Office: 104
B.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale A.A., Rend Lake College


Allied Health Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1251
Email: [email protected]
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Allied Health
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Allied Health

 



 

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Administration Building, Office 115
[email protected] • 618.437.5321, Ext. 1266

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Monday - Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM • Friday 8 AM – 4 PM 
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM During Summer

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