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Medical Administrative Support - Basic Technical Certificate
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Apply Now through Aug. 1, 2022, for the Fall 2022 start.
Review the Program Application Process below for details.
Overview
Enrolling in CWI’s Medical Administrative Support program will provide you exposure to a profession that performs a variety of duties in a medical environment. Physicians rely on well-trained medical administrative support professionals to assist in the operation of a medical office and the documentation of patient care. Successful students in this program typically possess above-average skills in communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Specialized coursework focuses on medical terminology, electronic health records, health information management, human relations, exceptional customer service, insurance, and billing. This program is competency-based, specifying the student performance objectives required for employment.
Program Application Process
The Medical Administrative Support program has an annual program application period which is now open through Aug. 1, 2022. This application is used for acceptance into the Medical Administrative Support Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) program. Students interested in the program must first apply for admission to the College of Western Idaho. Each fall semester students who complete all steps for admission are accepted to the program.
Step 1 - Apply for Admission to CWI
Step 2 - Complete the Medical Administrative Support application
Why This Program
Careers in all areas of healthcare are in great demand throughout the nation. Medical office administrative support professionals are critical to the support of clinical staff in the health care industry. Physicians rely on well-trained medical administrative support professionals to assist in the operation of a medical office and the documentation of patient care.
What You Will Learn to Do
- Manage and maintain all aspects of an office environment
- Use and understand medical terminology
- Learn to use the latest workplace technology and computer software
- Schedule appointments and register patients using specialized medical software
- Maintain confidential medical records and prepare correspondence
- Learn to interact with a diverse population
- Prepare patient insurance claims and complete the medical billing cycle
- Understand the complex world of healthcare compliance and regulatory issues
- Work professionally and ethically as a part of a medical team
Requirements and Costs
Degrees and Certificates
Medical Administrative Support -Basic Technical Certificate
1
YEARBTC
*See the Course Delivery Styles page for details about class options
Important Dates for Credit Programs
Summer 2022 | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | ||
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Priority Registration Begins1 | n/a | April 11 | November 14 | |
Open Registration Begins | February 28 | April 18 | November 21 | |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline | May 14 | July 30 | December 17 | |
Admission Deadline2 | May 28 | August 13 | January 7 | |
Last Day to Register for Classes | June 3 | August 19 | January 13 | |
Tuition and Fees Due | June 3 | August 19 | January 13 | |
Classes Begin3 | June 6 | August 22 | January 17 | |
1 Priority registration is limited to continuing students. Students are assigned a registration time based upon their cumulative credits earned. Students should check myCWI and their CWI email to learn their assigned registration time. Students may register online anytime on or after their assigned registration time. | ||||
2 The admission deadline for international students is earlier than the deadline for non-international students and is only available during the fall and spring semesters. Please consult the Academic Calendar for the international student admission deadlines for the fall and spring semesters. | ||||
3 Some classes begin before or after this date. Please refer to the Registration and Refund Deadlines by Class Section Dates (located beneath each semester) of the Academic Calendar for more information. |
Skills, Traits, and Prep Classes
- A desire to provide exceptional service for patients in a medical setting
- Compassion, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- College-level reading and writing skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Precise attention to detail
- Clean criminal background check
Advising
Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. CWI offers advising assistance to help in deciding which courses you need to take to reach your education and career goals. Visit Advising or contact One Stop Student Services for more information.
Financial Aid Available
Did you know that as a student in this program you may be eligible for financial aid? Through grants, scholarships, and loans, more than 60 percent of first-time, full-time CWI students receive some form of financial assistance. To learn more about financial aid options and whether you may be eligible, visit Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for a full-time CWI student averages half the cost of a state university and a third of the cost of a private college. Tuition and fees vary based on program and residence. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.
Career Info
Careers in all areas of healthcare are in great demand throughout the nation. Medical Administrative support professionals are critical to the support of clinical staff in the health care industry. Physicians rely on well-trained medical administrative support professionals to assist in the operation of a medical office and the documentation of patient care.
Professions
- Hospitals
- A variety of medical specialty practices
- Nursing homes
- Medical insurance and billing companies
- Many other health care facilities
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