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33 Weeks

Program Length

$6,000.00

Tuition

What Does An Allied Healthcare Professional Do?

A career in Allied Health offers a multitude of opportunities and the flexibility to choose a variety of paths. No matter what career you choose, you’ll play an essential role in patients’ health and medical treatment. Through the Allied Healthcare Professional course, you’ll have the option to work in a medical front office handling billing and coding, electronic health records, scheduling and assisting patients or in a pharmacy environment assisting pharmacists.

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Healthcare Administration Professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, urgent care centers, geriatric, maternity and pediatric offices as well as outpatient units. The daily role of an administration professional will include data processing, billing and coding as well as frequent communication with patients and insurance companies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant, Integrated Electronic Health Records, Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach, The Pharmacy Technician

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL COORDINATOR

Outcomes

Graduates of the Allied Healthcare Professional online certificate have an undeniable edge in the marketplace. Not only will students receive cross-training in multiple disciplines, but they are uniquely qualified for a variety of in-demand and high-growth careers.

This 8-Month online certificate provides courses in Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Pharmacy Technician and Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials. You’ll build a well-rounded resume of knowledge with expertise in the front office arenas of insurance billing, coding, electronic health records and the medication background of a pharmacy technician.

When your certificate is complete, MedCerts covers your registration costs to sit for four Allied Healthcare Professional Certifications including Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) and Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).

Skills Learned

Students in the Allied Healthcare Professional certificate will complete a full scope of curriculum over 33 weeks in order to master the expertise needed to successfully launch their allied healthcare professional career. Some of the skills gained include:

  • Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
  • Appreciate how the use of EHR, practice management & pharmacy systems affect patient safety and reimbursement
  • Recognize ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
  • Apply knowledge of pharmacology, medication order fill and inventory management in the pharmacy
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COURSES - 33 WEEKS

Professionalism in Allied Health
Medical Office Procedures and Administration
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office Basics
Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices
Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials

CERTIFICATE PREVIEW

ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Patient Services Representative

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Pharmacy Technician

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EMR and EHR Assistant

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be prepared to sit for one of several exams, including Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), and Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) exams.  Earning these national certifications demonstrates to future employers that you have mastered the skills and knowledge necessary to work successfully as a Medication Care Coordinator.

ISSUING AUTHORITY

This certification proves that you are qualified to begin a career in allied healthcare professional.

CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Certificate

The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.

ExCPT

Online Certified Pharmacy Technician

The certified Pharmacy Technician training program will teach you all the skills you need to gain the Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through the NHA (National Healthcareer Association). The Pharmacy Technician certification exam provides the opportunity to work in a pharmacy setting and receive requests for prescriptions from doctor’s offices and patients.

MCBC

Medical Coder & Biller Certification

Our Billing & Coding certification program provides you with all the skills you need to obtain the Medical Coder & Biller Certification, or MCBC, through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Our programs will prepare you for the Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) exam and open doors to successfully begin a career in medical billing and coding.

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

Become a medical records specialist with a CEHRS certification through the NHA. A Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist provides critical support to healthcare facilities in the proper handling of patient information and national certification will lead to a fulfilling career.

ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

If you need additional funding sources, we offer many convenient options

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

 

Pay for your training with an education loan through Meritize.

Reserve your seat by completing the course registration process using the provided option.

 

CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$5,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Professors: scheduled office hours
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

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Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

A career in Allied Health offers a multitude of opportunities and the flexibility to choose a variety of paths. No matter what career you choose, you’ll play an essential role in patients’ health and medical treatment. Through the Allied Healthcare Professional course, you’ll have the option to work in a medical front office handling billing and coding, electronic health records, scheduling and assisting patients or in a pharmacy environment assisting pharmacists.

No, this certificate does not count for college credit. 

Yes, our certificate is fully online and asynchronous. 

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