Online Class: Careers in Healthcare
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with CEU Certificate*
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11Lessons
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2,298Students
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2Hours
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0.2CEUs
Course Description
Unlocking the Diverse World of Healthcare Careers: Beyond the Stethoscope
Mention "medicine," and minds most often wander to the imagery of doctors in white coats or compassionate nurses attending to patients. Not too long ago, this picture encapsulated the entirety of the medical field. However, in contemporary times, the healthcare landscape has transformed dramatically, expanding to encompass an array of specialized roles.
Today, medicine is not just about doctors or nurses; it's a vast expanse of diverse professions, each unique, each essential. This metamorphosis has been driven by the explosion of knowledge in the medical domain. With advancements in technology and medical research, the volume of medical knowledge has expanded to such an extent that it's impossible for a single practitioner to master it all.
This explosion in knowledge led to a rise in medical specializations. For instance, where once a general practitioner might treat a range of conditions, today we have cardiologists for heart issues, neurologists for nervous system disorders, and many more. Interestingly, while this trend elevated the number of specialists, it also highlighted a deficit in primary healthcare providers.
But specialization wasn't limited to physicians alone. As the medical field grew, the ecosystem around healthcare expanded. The complex machinery of modern healthcare demanded specialized roles to keep it running smoothly. From the meticulous work of Medical Billers ensuring correct invoicing to the critical role of Patient Advocates ensuring patient rights, many new professions emerged.
Dive into an Ocean of Opportunities with "Careers in Healthcare"
This course, "Careers in Healthcare," is meticulously designed to be your compass, guiding you through the myriad opportunities in the healthcare sector. It serves as an illuminating guide, shedding light on the various career paths awaiting exploration.
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Your Future in Healthcare (Lesson 1): Begin your journey by exploring the vast potential and numerous avenues within the healthcare sector.
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Medical Secretary (Lesson 2): Dive into the world of medical secretaries, understanding their pivotal role in managing and organizing medical offices.
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Medical Records Transcriptionist (Lesson 3): Explore the intricate job of converting voice-recorded reports, dictated by physicians, into text format.
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Medical Assistant (Lesson 4): Understand the multifaceted role of medical assistants, who perform both administrative and clinical tasks.
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Medical Billers (Lesson 5): Delve into the meticulous world of medical billing, a crucial link between healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies.
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Medical Coder (Lesson 6): Decode the language of medicine into universal medical alphanumeric codes, a crucial process for billing.
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Insurance Claims (Lesson 7): Navigate the intricate process of insurance claims, bridging the gap between medical establishments and insurance providers.
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Medical Office IT Administration (Lesson 8): Merge healthcare with technology, ensuring smooth IT operations in a medical office.
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Health Information Technicians & Medical Records (Lesson 9): Step into the realm of health data, maintaining the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of medical records.
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Patient Advocates, Collections, Medical Application (Lesson 10): Advocate for patient rights, understand the collections process, and delve into medical applications.
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Other Positions in Medical Administration (Lesson 11): A roundup of other significant roles that play a part in the seamless functioning of healthcare establishments.
In summary, "Careers in Healthcare" isn't merely a course; it's a gateway to the dynamic world of healthcare professions. It invites you to explore, understand, and choose a career path that aligns with your passion and skills. The future of healthcare is not just bright; it's diverse, offering a plethora of opportunities. So, gear up to find your niche and make a difference in the ever-evolving world of medicine.
Course Motivation
In fact, while just about every other business sector has been seeing a downturn, the individuals involved with the healthcare industry have found their services more and more in demand--which translates into better and better pay rates and benefits!
If you've been thinking that the medical field is restricted to doctors and nurses, you need to rethink your attitude. The fact is that there are dozens of areas of healthcare that are looking for people to fill them – and this course will discuss some of those areas, as well as provide you with an educational guide for Healthcare Career Planning.
You might think that being involved with the medical field is going to take a lot of education, but this course has been designed so that anyone with a basic high school level of education can easily understand and engage themselves with the class. The material has been specifically created so that no specialized knowledge is required. You'll be able to sit down at your computer and dive right in.
As for the class requirements, all you need do is come online. All materials will be provided, so the only thing that you need bring is your willingness to learn and your desire to learn about the job opportunities that are available in the healthcare industry.
If you're wondering what you're specifically going to learn about, here's what you can look forward to:
Lesson 1: Your Future in Healthcare
Lesson 2: Medical Secretary
Lesson 3: Medical Reports Transcriptionist
Lesson 4: Medical Assistant
Lesson 5: Medical Billers
Lesson 6: Medical Coders
Lesson 7: Insurance Claims
Lesson 8: Medical Office IT Administration
Lesson 9: Health Information Technicians and Medical Records
Lesson 10: Patient Advocates, Collections, and Medical Applications
Lesson 11: Other Positions in Medical Administration
As you can see, there are plenty of areas that you can explore and gain a better understanding of the job opportunities that are out there.
Here are just some of the benefits of choosing a career in healthcare:
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You can earn an above average salary and provide valuable services.
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You can have a career that is both stable and in very high demand.
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You'll be working in a high tech environment and always have access to the latest information.
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You can choose from hundreds of career options.
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You'll be an important part of a medical team.
When you sign up for Careers in Healthcare, you'll be given immediate access. You won't be standing in line for enrollment, and you won't be forced to change your schedule to fit into your classes. You'll work at your own pace, and you'll work on your own timetable.
By sitting down and going through this course, you'll be able to discover which areas you are best suited for. Right now, there has never been a better time to enter the healthcare field--so what are you waiting for?
See you in the doctor's office!
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- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize the future of the healthcare industry.
- Summarize the role, job duties, and responsibilities of the Medical Secretary.
- Summarize the role, job duties, and responsibilities of the Medical Records Transcriptionist
- Summarize the role, job duties, and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant.
- Summarize the role, job duties, and responsibilities of the Medical Biller, the Medical Coder, and Insurance Claims.
- Summarize the role, job duties, and responsibilities of the Medical Office IT Personnel.
- Summarize the role, job duties, and responsibilities of Patient Advocates, Collections, and Medical Applications.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "I appreciate the offering of this course. It was just what I wanted, a better explanation of the types of jobs available in healthcare and the path needed to get there." -- Michelle A.
- "Great insight to careers available in the healthcare industry, such a pity I didn't find them sooner." -- Caroline G.
- "I thought the instuctor did a fine job relaying the information in each course. Also finding out how I did at the end of each class was sent to me in a very timely manner." -- Janette N.
- "As I had stated, this was my 5th course with Diana Wilson and I have just signed up for another course and it just happens to be Diana Wilson. It is such a pleasure to be one of her students. I have taken a lot of info and ran with it. She is very fair." -- Rosemary P.
- "Great overview of the roles available in Healthcare." -- Deborah C.
- "Insightful course. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the medical field." -- Kim M.
- "I think this instructor is great ! Very helpful and willing to answer my questions." -- Lisa G.
- "I enjoyed taking the class. I have already enrolled in another class. Anatomy and Physiology." -- Laura S.
- "I loved it and it was very interesting." -- Shannon H.
- "Great Course, thanks!" -- Jose R.
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