You’ve wanted a fulfilling and rewarding career for quite some time now, so why not start today by becoming a medical administrative specialist through Bryan University’s associate degree program?
Can I get Financial Aid?Will I get Accepted?How long is the program?When does it start?You’ve wanted a fulfilling and rewarding career for quite some time now, so why not start today by becoming a medical administrative specialist through Bryan University’s associate degree program?
Bryan University’s Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree will teach you the ins and outs of the healthcare field and provide you an overview of many different careers in healthcare, such as medical billing and coding, records, insurance, and more.
In the healthcare field, doctors, nurses and medical assistants play a large role in the patient experience.
But medical administrative specialists cover everything else. They make sure that medical facilities run smoothly and that paperwork and records are completed in a timely and accurate manner for a smooth and successful patient visit.
If you’re interested in growing your career to take on managerial administrative roles in the medical field, then a medical administration degree from Bryan University is a great place to start!
Bryan University’s medical administration degree program is designed to help you succeed in and out of the classroom. With the personal and professional skills taught, you receive an expanded look at the traditional role of a medical office professional and learn skills that are needed to advance in your career.
Bryan University develops your communication skills, and offers you knowledge of healthcare providers, medical office accounting and financial reimbursement methods used in the healthcare industry.
The medical administration degree is designed to prepare students for an entry-level medical administrative role.
Here are some courses that you will take as you earn your Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree from Bryan University:
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Support Courses – 13.5 credits required
The student is introduced to the history of computers, operating systems and a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. This course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer, integrated software, and vital Internet and online communications techniques through hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on computer hardware, current operating systems software, and development of keyboarding skills. The student is also introduced to email communications.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. The course is designed to introduce the history of computers and information systems in an uncomplicated way to reach students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and skills. The course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer and integrated software through hand-on training.
The student will develop skills related to goal setting, personal accountability, positive attitudes and beliefs, enhanced expectations, self-efficacy building, teamwork, planning, improved performance, higher quality of life and overall personal development.
Support Courses – 13.5 credits required
The student is introduced to the history of computers, operating systems and a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. This course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer, integrated software, and vital Internet and online communications techniques through hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on computer hardware, current operating systems software, and development of keyboarding skills. The student is also introduced to email communications.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. The course is designed to introduce the history of computers and information systems in an uncomplicated way to reach students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and skills. The course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer and integrated software through hand-on training.
The student will develop skills related to goal setting, personal accountability, positive attitudes and beliefs, enhanced expectations, self-efficacy building, teamwork, planning, improved performance, higher quality of life and overall personal development.
Core Courses – 54 credits required
Introduction in building and utilizing a medical vocabulary through the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms/vowels. Emphasis is on correct spelling, pronunciation, and the correct definitions of many medical terms. This course will cover five body systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and blood system.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, the lymphatic and immune systems. In addition, structural units, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, as well as blood and circulation are discussed.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body. Topics covered include the respiratory system, the nervous system, the urinary system, the female and male reproductive systems, human development and genetics, the digestive system, concepts of metabolic function and nutrition, the endocrine system and special sense.
This course addresses medical ethics and laws that pertain to the medical field. The course is designed to enable the student to understand medical practice acts, confidentiality, legal responsibilities of the health professional, liability, and the civic duties of the health professional.
This course is designed to teach the student how to complete forms for various types of medical health insurance. The course will familiarize the student with the history of health insurance in America, the importance of accurate completion of claims, and the terminology that is common to all insurance carriers. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
This course provides students with a basic understanding of their duties and responsibilities in the administrative front office. It develops skills in communication, instruction, filing, financial administration, duties as a receptionist, processing of mail, care of the facilities and medical equipment. It also includes developing a professional image, good interpersonal relationships with other office personnel and the right attitude for the professional medical office.
This course presents methods in both written and oral communications as they relate to the medical office. The course emphasizes writing and revising effective business correspondence, speaking effectively, and developing useful organizational skills for written and oral business presentations. Prerequisite: MA100 Medical Terminology
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of medical records management. This course introduces the student to the basics of medical records management and provides an opportunity to put administrative skills learned in previous coursework into practice in a simulated medical setting using electronic health care records (EHR). It also allows the student to learn about EHR management practices and a variety of software programs and used in this process. Students are exposed to the medical billing process, including the flow of information from preregistering patients through collecting on overdue accounts, information technology in medical offices, and HIPAA. Types of electronic management systems will be explored along with their impact on various areas of the healthcare system. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
Pathophysiology is a study of how normal physiology processes are altered by disease. This course will include causes of disease, neoplasms, congenital diseases, urinary system diseases, reproductive system diseases, digestive system diseases, respiratory system diseases, circulatory system diseases, nervous system diseases, endocrine system diseases, musculoskeletal disease, skin, eye, ear and childhood diseases, pain management and holistic health. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
The student will discuss the various types of drugs and become familiar with the forms by which medications are administered. The student will learn to identify the most common medications by classification and the body system that they are most commonly used for. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
This course is designed to teach the student how to complete forms for various types of medical health insurance, insurance claim guidelines, and adjudication of claims. The course will familiarize the student with the importance of accurate completion of claims and the terminology that is common to all insurance carriers. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; AP105 Anatomy and Physiology
Students will be assigned to a physician’s office, clinic, or other healthcare setting where they will utilize the essential skills they have developed throughout their program. This experience is designed to provide students with actual on-the-job learning activities in the medical front office environment under the direct supervision of local healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses.
Core Courses – 54 credits required
Introduction in building and utilizing a medical vocabulary through the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms/vowels. Emphasis is on correct spelling, pronunciation, and the correct definitions of many medical terms. This course will cover five body systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and blood system.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, the lymphatic and immune systems. In addition, structural units, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, as well as blood and circulation are discussed.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body. Topics covered include the respiratory system, the nervous system, the urinary system, the female and male reproductive systems, human development and genetics, the digestive system, concepts of metabolic function and nutrition, the endocrine system and special sense.
This course addresses medical ethics and laws that pertain to the medical field. The course is designed to enable the student to understand medical practice acts, confidentiality, legal responsibilities of the health professional, liability, and the civic duties of the health professional.
This course is designed to teach the student how to complete forms for various types of medical health insurance. The course will familiarize the student with the history of health insurance in America, the importance of accurate completion of claims, and the terminology that is common to all insurance carriers. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
This course provides students with a basic understanding of their duties and responsibilities in the administrative front office. It develops skills in communication, instruction, filing, financial administration, duties as a receptionist, processing of mail, care of the facilities and medical equipment. It also includes developing a professional image, good interpersonal relationships with other office personnel and the right attitude for the professional medical office.
This course presents methods in both written and oral communications as they relate to the medical office. The course emphasizes writing and revising effective business correspondence, speaking effectively, and developing useful organizational skills for written and oral business presentations. Prerequisite: MA100 Medical Terminology
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of medical records management. This course introduces the student to the basics of medical records management and provides an opportunity to put administrative skills learned in previous coursework into practice in a simulated medical setting using electronic health care records (EHR). It also allows the student to learn about EHR management practices and a variety of software programs and used in this process. Students are exposed to the medical billing process, including the flow of information from preregistering patients through collecting on overdue accounts, information technology in medical offices, and HIPAA. Types of electronic management systems will be explored along with their impact on various areas of the healthcare system. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
Pathophysiology is a study of how normal physiology processes are altered by disease. This course will include causes of disease, neoplasms, congenital diseases, urinary system diseases, reproductive system diseases, digestive system diseases, respiratory system diseases, circulatory system diseases, nervous system diseases, endocrine system diseases, musculoskeletal disease, skin, eye, ear and childhood diseases, pain management and holistic health. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
The student will discuss the various types of drugs and become familiar with the forms by which medications are administered. The student will learn to identify the most common medications by classification and the body system that they are most commonly used for. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
This course is designed to teach the student how to complete forms for various types of medical health insurance, insurance claim guidelines, and adjudication of claims. The course will familiarize the student with the importance of accurate completion of claims and the terminology that is common to all insurance carriers. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; AP105 Anatomy and Physiology
Students will be assigned to a physician’s office, clinic, or other healthcare setting where they will utilize the essential skills they have developed throughout their program. This experience is designed to provide students with actual on-the-job learning activities in the medical front office environment under the direct supervision of local healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses.
General Education Courses – 22.5 credits required
This course is the study of real numbers and variables. Topics studied include operations involving real numbers and algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphs of linear equations and inequalities, simplifying rational expressions and exponents, factoring, and radicals.
This is the basic writing course designed to improve writing skills. The student writes essays in which organization, proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling usage are stressed. The student will also write a research paper with appropriate format and documentation.
This course focuses on honing and expanding college writing skills through its focus on writing analysis and the preparation of essays. Prerequisite: GEN120 – Composition I.
In this course a student will study the institutions and constitutional framework of the United States Government and survey the structure and development of city and state government systems. The course is developed to teach values, rights, and responsibilities that shape the public decision making of an active and informed citizen and influence contemporary public affairs in a democratic society.
This general psychology course is intended to provide the student with a basic understanding of psychology, its relationships to the life sciences and how behaviors affect people’s everyday lives. Emphasis is placed on developmental psychology and the problems that people face in regard to relationships and the mental and physical dilemmas they may pose. Topics such as stress, altered states of consciousness, aging, conflicts and types of therapies will be presented.
General Education Courses – 22.5 credits required
This course is the study of real numbers and variables. Topics studied include operations involving real numbers and algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphs of linear equations and inequalities, simplifying rational expressions and exponents, factoring, and radicals.
This is the basic writing course designed to improve writing skills. The student writes essays in which organization, proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling usage are stressed. The student will also write a research paper with appropriate format and documentation.
This course focuses on honing and expanding college writing skills through its focus on writing analysis and the preparation of essays. Prerequisite: GEN120 – Composition I.
In this course a student will study the institutions and constitutional framework of the United States Government and survey the structure and development of city and state government systems. The course is developed to teach values, rights, and responsibilities that shape the public decision making of an active and informed citizen and influence contemporary public affairs in a democratic society.
This general psychology course is intended to provide the student with a basic understanding of psychology, its relationships to the life sciences and how behaviors affect people’s everyday lives. Emphasis is placed on developmental psychology and the problems that people face in regard to relationships and the mental and physical dilemmas they may pose. Topics such as stress, altered states of consciousness, aging, conflicts and types of therapies will be presented.
GRAND TOTAL
Contact Hours: 1180
Quarter Credit Hours: 90
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