Medical Education
Join one of the fastest-growing and most stable job sectors in the U.S. Get the skills you need to enter the health care field, advance your career, or maintain certifications and licensures.
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Electronic Health Records
When a patient visits any type of health facility, a record of all treatment outcomes and observations must be established. And all of this information must be represented in the form of a medical record.
In a revolutionary effort to improve the way patient data is accurately maintained in a variety of health care settings, our medical industry is undergoing a historical transition from traditional paper records to digital records.
All sectors of the medical industry, including doctors’ offices, outpatient centers, hospitals, nursing care facilities, and home health care services, will benefit from the expertise of an individual with a firm background in electronic health records.
That’s why early government research projects predict that approximately 212,000 jobs could be created from this movement.
If you are ready for this exciting challenge, Robeson Community College has the career training program for you – Electronic Health Records. Enhance your current medical training program or upgrade your present medical career with skills that are in demand.
Please call Melinda Chavis at 910.272.3 or Julie Baxley at 910.272.3671 for more information.
Medical Office Occupations
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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
$180.00 + $2.00 Access Fee
The Medical Administrative Assistant Program prepares students to be able to perform vital administrative duties of the front and back office at a medical facility. Topics covered in this class are as follows:
- Providing Excellent Patient Care through Strong Customer Service Skills
- Basic Office Accounting
- Accepting and Applying Payments
- Health Insurance Billing
- Introduction to Medical Coding
Governmental policies and procedures play a vital role in efficiently managing medical offices, so students will learn regulations in the areas of OSHA, HIPAA, DEA, and CLIA. Certification in a Medical Office Assisting Program is a great way to demonstrate knowledge and commitment to having a successful career in this field of study. The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) will be the certifying body for the program. Students who successfully pass this course will be eligible to test for the National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA). This certification is accepted at hospitals throughout the state of NC. Obtaining this certification will open many doors of opportunity throughout a student’s career. The cost of the exam and books is not included in the registration fee. It will be an additional $90 to sit for the certification exam (students must pre-register online two weeks before the certification exam. To register, click on the link “Click Here to Register for Classes”. For more information, please call (910) 272-3319
2024 Dates Coming Soon
T & TH
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Virtual – Microsoft Teams Meeting platform)
HEALTHCARE BILLING & CODING
$180.00
HYBRID CLASS
This course introduces you to the world of health insurance and medical coding. Learn the basics of processing health claims and procedural and diagnostic coding. Participants receive an overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Pre-registration and payment are required one week prior to the class start date. Call (910) 272-3319 for more information.
2024 Dates Coming Soon
HYBRID CLASS
Lecture portion for the hybrid class will be provided virtually using Microsoft Teams platform on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT w/ Clinicals
$232.60
HYBRID CLASS
This course provides skills training in three competency areas related to the job performance for medical assistants: administrative office, laboratory, and clinical. Coursework includes instruction in scheduling appointments, insurance coding and billing, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to apply for national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Pre-registration and payment are required one week prior to the class start date. Call (910) 272-3319 for more information.
Book Cost – Current cost from the RCC Bookstore can be checked by calling 910-272-3520
Dates: August 12, 2024- May 11, 2025
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm and every other Saturday 8 am – 3 pm
Medical Terminology
An understanding of medical terminology is essential for anyone working in any capacity in a medical office. This class is designed to meet the medical terminology needs of students planning to enroll in RCC’s Online Pharmacy Technician program or anyone interested in building their skills in the medical profession by focusing on the language of medicine. Textbook required.
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