Florida Career College

The objective of this program is to provide students with introductory knowledge in both technical and administrative skills. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level administrative positions such as medical office managers, executive medical administrative assistants, hospital admissions coordinators, medical record managers, and entry level administrative positions in clinics, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

This degree level program provides students with general education courses as well as program specific coursework in areas including: medical terminology, computer applications, processing of medical records, billing and insurance forms. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the health industry laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and regulatory bodies that govern the healthcare professions, such as HIPAA, OSHA, and JCAHO. Courses also provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate effective communication, customer relations, and organizational and administrative skills.

The objective of this degree program is to prepare students with the knowledge and technical skills to pursue entry-level employment as a Medical Office Administrator in various medical settings such as medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. The program encompasses a general understanding of the components of both Medical Assisting and Medical Coding & Billing responsibilities. Students are trained in front office procedures, such as handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients. Students are also trained in back office procedures, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for medical procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, and performing selected diagnostic tests, as directed by the physician. This program also provides training in basic medical laboratory and X-ray procedures. Additionally, students are instructed in medical documentation and terminology, as well as assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems.

Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 6 week externship course, which provides hands-on training in the field. Externship sites may require students to submit to a criminal background check, drug screen, medical examination or other requirements.

Upon graduation, students may elect to take any of the following exams offered by the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT): National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam and/or the National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS). All students take Certification Review courses at the end of the program, which are designed to assist in preparing for the exams. However, the College cannot guarantee student's eligibility to take the exam, or that they will pass the exam. It is the student's responsibility to inquire into and understand all eligibility requirements.

The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills needed to pursue entry-level employment in the health care industry as Medical Assistant Technicians. Medical assistants work directly with doctors, nurses, and patients in many health care settings, including medical offices, clinics, labs, x-ray facilities, hospitals, and insurance companies. Students are introduced to basic medical terminology, anatomy, human diseases, pharmacology, medical office procedures, and clinical medical assisting skills. Students are trained in front office procedures, such as handling patient accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients. Students are also trained in back office procedures, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for medical procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, and performing selected diagnostic tests, as directed by the physician. This program also provides training in basic medical laboratory and X-ray procedures.

Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 6-week externship course that provides hands-on training in the field. Externship sites may require students to submit to a criminal background check, drug screen, medical examination or other requirements.

Upon graduation, students may elect to take the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT). All students take a Certification Review course at the end of the program, which is designed to assist in preparing for the NCMA exam. However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility to take the exam, or that they will pass the exam. It is the student's responsibility to inquire into and understand all eligibility requirements.

The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills needed to pursue entry-level employment as Medical Coding and Billing Specialists. The program coursework focuses on helping students gain the basic training necessary to understand and use medical documentation and terminology, as well as assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems. In addition to the basic billing and coding skills, students will receive instruction in basic anatomy, pathology and human diseases along with computer applications and medical data entry.

Upon graduation, students may elect to take the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT) exam to become a National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS). All students take a Certification Review course at the end of the program, which is designed to assist in preparing the NCICS exam. However, the College cannot guarantee students' eligibility to take the exam, or that they will pass the exam. It is the student's responsibility to inquire into and understand all eligibility requirements. Please refer to the Certification and State Licensure section of this Catalog for additional information.

The objective of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills needed to pursue entry-level employment in the health care industry as Patient Care Technicians. Students in the Patient Care Technician program are instructed in, among other things, patient assistance, geriatric care and nursing assistance. With a focus on patient care skills and life-long learning, graduates of this Diploma Program will be positioned to have the skills and dispositions needed to effectively meet workplace demands.

Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 6-week clinical rotation in a health care setting, which provides hands-on training in the field. Clinical sites require students to have completed a criminal background check and medical examination and may also require a drug screen, proof of immunizations or other requirements.

Qualified graduates may take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) state certification exam through the Florida Board of Nursing or the National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT). However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility to take these exams, pass these exams or that they will become licensed by the Florida Board of Nursing. Eligibility may be affected by a variety of factors, including age, high school or GED credentials, and clearing a criminal background check. It is the student's responsibility to inquire into and understand all eligibility requirements.