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Health Sciences Associate’s Degree Programs Kaplan University’s online health sciences programs in medical assisting, medical office management, and medical transcription will help prepare you to become an integral member of the medical profession. You’ll enjoy career opportunities in one of the nation’s hottest job markets, and have the satisfaction of helping people when they need it the most. Our associate’s degree programs emphasize job knowledge and technical skills. Each program includes on-the-job experience, which is highly preferred by many employers. • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription Kaplan University’s online programs offer you the flexibility you need to earn a degree on a schedule that works with your busy life. Attend class anywhere, anytime, day or night, with no commuting to and from campus. At Kaplan University, you can study with confidence. We have the same accreditation as the country’s leading universities* and were ranked #1 for quality and value in a survey of online students.† *Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The HLC can be reached at 312.263.0456 or www.ncahlc.org. †February 2006 Higher Education Survey Report of current and former students of for-profit secondary institutions. For additional information, go to www.kaplan.edu/ku/surveyresults.
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Health Sciences Associate’s Degree Programs The objective of the medical assisting, medical office management, and medical transcription programs is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the medical field.
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting The Medical Assisting program concentrates on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures. Students will be prepared to pursue an entry-level position in the medical field where duties may include performing routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, venipuncture, urinalysis, and electrocardiograms, or assisting the doctor in patient preparation, examination, and other patient relations. This program blends online coursework with on-ground experience. Students enrolling in the online program will need to complete clinical instruction at an approved clinical site to complete two courses. Graduates may be eligible to take the examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).*
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management The objective of the Medical Office Management program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to purse entry-level positions in medical offices. Duties for graduates of this program may include appointment management and scheduling, medical records management, insurance processing, insurance coding and billing, and fundamentals of financial management. This program also blends online coursework with on-ground experience. Students enrolling in the online program will need to complete a supervised, nonpaid externship in a physician’s office or clinic to complete the course of study. Graduates may be eligible to take the examination to become a Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS).*
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription The Medical Transcription program is designed to prepare students to enter the medical transcription field through academic and transcription skill preparation. Students are taught to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. Graduates of this program may pursue work in hospitals, offices, or other health care organizations. Duties may include transcribing dictation, utilizing medical terminology, editing and revising documents, and interpreting and transcribing a variety of medical reports. This program also blends online coursework with on-ground experience. Students enrolling in the online program will need to complete an externship through a transcription company, physician’s office, or clinic or hospital to complete the course of study. *Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Curriculum Credits
Courses
CORE REQUIREMENTS CS 115: Academic Strategies OR † Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional CS 119: College Composition I OR CM 102: CM 109: College Composition I—Effective Writing I for the Health Care Professional‡ College Composition II CM 220: IT 133: Software Applications Psychology SS 124: § 100/200-level: Communication Elective 100/200-level: Mathematics Elective CS 210: Career Development Strategies
5 5 5 5 5 5 2
AAS IN MEDICAL ASSISTING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Medical Law and Bioethics HS 101: HS 111: Medical Terminology HS 120: Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II HS 130: HS 140: Pharmacology HS 200: Diseases of the Human Body Medical Office Management HS 210: HS 220: Medical Coding and Insurance HS 240: Medical Office Accounting Clinical Competencies I MA 260: MA 270: Clinical Competencies II Medical Assisting Externship and Evaluation MA 290:
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 5
5
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
58
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
95
AAS IN MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
HS 101: HS 111: HS 120: HS 130: HS 200: HS 210: HS 220: MR 100: MO 260: MO 270: MO 290:
Medical Law and Bioethics Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Diseases of the Human Body Medical Office Management Medical Coding and Insurance Advanced Keyboarding Clinical Competencies for the Medical Office Manager Advanced Medical Office Management Medical Office Management Externship and Evaluation
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
53
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
90
AAS IN MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
HS 101: HS 111: HS 120: HS 130: HS 140: HS 200: MR 100: MR 250: MR 260: MR 270: MR 290:
Medical Law and Bioethics Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Pharmacology Diseases of the Human Body Advanced Keyboarding Medical Records Transcription I Medical Records Transcription II Medical Records Transcription III Medical Transcription Externship and Evaluation 100/200-level: Elective
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
60
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
92
†Online ‡Online
students will take the program-specific Academic Strategies course. students will take the program-specific College Composition I course. students will not be required to take a communication elective.
§Medical transcription
Kaplan Higher Education Corporation is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. Kaplan University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC can be reached at 312.263.0456 or www.ncahlc.org.
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Health Sciences Associate’s Degree Programs Kaplan University’s online health sciences programs in medical assisting, medical office management, and medical transcription will help prepare you to become an integral member of the medical profession. You’ll enjoy career opportunities in one of the nation’s hottest job markets, and have the satisfaction of helping people when they need it the most. Our associate’s degree programs emphasize job knowledge and technical skills. Each program includes on-the-job experience, which is highly preferred by many employers. • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management • Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription Kaplan University’s online programs offer you the flexibility you need to earn a degree on a schedule that works with your busy life. Attend class anywhere, anytime, day or night, with no commuting to and from campus. At Kaplan University, you can study with confidence. We have the same accreditation as the country’s leading universities* and were ranked #1 for quality and value in a survey of online students.† *Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The HLC can be reached at 312.263.0456 or www.ncahlc.org. †February 2006 Higher Education Survey Report of current and former students of for-profit secondary institutions. For additional information, go to www.kaplan.edu/ku/surveyresults.
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Health Sciences Associate’s Degree Programs The objective of the medical assisting, medical office management, and medical transcription programs is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the medical field.
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting The Medical Assisting program concentrates on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures. Students will be prepared to pursue an entry-level position in the medical field where duties may include performing routine laboratory tests, such as blood work, venipuncture, urinalysis, and electrocardiograms, or assisting the doctor in patient preparation, examination, and other patient relations. This program blends online coursework with on-ground experience. Students enrolling in the online program will need to complete clinical instruction at an approved clinical site to complete two courses. Graduates may be eligible to take the examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).*
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management The objective of the Medical Office Management program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to purse entry-level positions in medical offices. Duties for graduates of this program may include appointment management and scheduling, medical records management, insurance processing, insurance coding and billing, and fundamentals of financial management. This program also blends online coursework with on-ground experience. Students enrolling in the online program will need to complete a supervised, nonpaid externship in a physician’s office or clinic to complete the course of study. Graduates may be eligible to take the examination to become a Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS).*
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription The Medical Transcription program is designed to prepare students to enter the medical transcription field through academic and transcription skill preparation. Students are taught to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. Graduates of this program may pursue work in hospitals, offices, or other health care organizations. Duties may include transcribing dictation, utilizing medical terminology, editing and revising documents, and interpreting and transcribing a variety of medical reports. This program also blends online coursework with on-ground experience. Students enrolling in the online program will need to complete an externship through a transcription company, physician’s office, or clinic or hospital to complete the course of study. *Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Curriculum Credits
Courses
CORE REQUIREMENTS CS 115: Academic Strategies OR † Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional CS 119: College Composition I OR CM 102: CM 109: College Composition I—Effective Writing I for the Health Care Professional‡ College Composition II CM 220: IT 133: Software Applications Psychology SS 124: § 100/200-level: Communication Elective 100/200-level: Mathematics Elective CS 210: Career Development Strategies
5 5 5 5 5 5 2
AAS IN MEDICAL ASSISTING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Medical Law and Bioethics HS 101: HS 111: Medical Terminology HS 120: Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II HS 130: HS 140: Pharmacology HS 200: Diseases of the Human Body Medical Office Management HS 210: HS 220: Medical Coding and Insurance HS 240: Medical Office Accounting Clinical Competencies I MA 260: MA 270: Clinical Competencies II Medical Assisting Externship and Evaluation MA 290:
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 5
5
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
58
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
95
AAS IN MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
HS 101: HS 111: HS 120: HS 130: HS 200: HS 210: HS 220: MR 100: MO 260: MO 270: MO 290:
Medical Law and Bioethics Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Diseases of the Human Body Medical Office Management Medical Coding and Insurance Advanced Keyboarding Clinical Competencies for the Medical Office Manager Advanced Medical Office Management Medical Office Management Externship and Evaluation
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
53
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
90
AAS IN MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
HS 101: HS 111: HS 120: HS 130: HS 140: HS 200: MR 100: MR 250: MR 260: MR 270: MR 290:
Medical Law and Bioethics Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Pharmacology Diseases of the Human Body Advanced Keyboarding Medical Records Transcription I Medical Records Transcription II Medical Records Transcription III Medical Transcription Externship and Evaluation 100/200-level: Elective
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
60
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
92
†Online ‡Online
students will take the program-specific Academic Strategies course. students will take the program-specific College Composition I course. students will not be required to take a communication elective.
§Medical transcription
Kaplan Higher Education Corporation is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. Kaplan University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC can be reached at 312.263.0456 or www.ncahlc.org.
HS SLSHEET - 12/07
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