Medical Office Training &ndash Overview

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With an aging population, the retirement of baby boomers in healthcare, and advances in medical technology, the need for healthcare personnel continues to grow at a rapid rate. The U.S. Department of Labor says health care has a very strong expected employment growth between 2004 and 2014. Healthcare jobs will account for 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations between 2002 and 2012. About 16% of all the new wage and salary jobs created between 2002 and 2012 will be healthcare jobs – 3.5 million jobs, more than in any other industry.

The medical classes at ELTC are designed to give students a strong foundation in a minimal amount of time so they can launch into medical careers in a short amount of time. This is our Fast Track system for adult learners. Our classes cover a wide range of subjects so students receive a broad knowledge base.

ELTC will help the student to choose appropriate classes depending on the needs and desires of the student and the employment requirements. Computer competence and medical terminology are strongly recommended in all settings. Medical offices have a variety of requirements depending on how they are managed and structured. Many offices use cross-trained employees who fulfill a number of functions while others have specific duties.

The Administrative Office Assistant class is valuable in office, nursing care, and hospital settings. Terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, medical Spanish, phlebotomy, and software knowledge are valuable skills that increase marketability and performance on the job.

Individuals interested in insurance billing are encouraged to have a background in terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, coding and billing, medical software and pharmacology. Excellent keyboard speed and accuracy are essential to be competitive.

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