Diploma Program
41 Credit Hours
9 months (day) - 2 semesters
12 months (evenings) - 3 semesters
Program Objective
To train students in medical secretarial functions and medical terminology, attain a good working knowledge of nursing arts and other medical office skills and techniques, to encourage a professional attitude and to foster a genuine desire to serve humanity in a mature and dependable manner.
| Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
|
| GEN100 | Professional Development | 1 |
| GEN101 | English | 3 |
| GEN103 | Typing I | 2.5 |
| GEN105 | Job Hunt | 1 |
| BOA103 | Typing I | 2.5 |
| BOA104 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BOA205 | Introduction to Word Processing | 3 |
| MDS101 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| MDS102 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| MDS103 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| MDS104 | Basic Pharmacology | 2 |
| MDS105 | Clinical Office Practice | 2 |
| MDS106 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| MDS107 | Medical Law & Ethics | 1 |
| MDS213 | Medical Transcription I | 2.5 |
| MDS214 | Medical Transcription II | 2 |
| ITS101 |
Internship | 5.5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 41 |
Medical secretaries have little difficulty in finding employment in doctors' offices, medical facilities, insurance offices, pharmaceutical companies, or labs. The training they receive at the Keystone Technical Institute enables them to become strategic members of the medical team. In addition, the work carries with it the prestige and status of the medical profession. This is an entry level career option with valuable transferable skills.
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