<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Medical Office Assisting is a 24-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to work at their own pace and take exams online. The program focuses on teaching how to handle administrative duties for doctors, nurses, and dentists. Ashworth College provides all textbooks, study materials, and academic support required to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>In order to begin Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Medical Office Assisting program, you should have an interest in the field of healthcare and basic computer knowledge. Though not required, some students may have administrative work experience. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Medical Office Assisting program consists of 24 comprehensive online lessons. Lessons cover basic medical terminology, insurance processes, medical safety, and laboratory procedures. All students will receive a customized lesson book and study guides. </p> <p><u>Medical Office Assisting Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> A Day in the Life of a Medical Office Assistant</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Medical Terminology</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Medical Insurance Processing and Coding</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Safety in the Medical Office</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Legal and Ethical Issues</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Effective Medical Office Communication</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Using Office Equipment and Computers</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Managing Correspondence and Supplies</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> Managing the Flow of Medical Records</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Telephone Techniques and Scheduling</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Patient Reception and Education</td></tr> <tr><td> 12 </td><td> Medical Coding and Insurance Claims Processing</td></tr> <tr><td> 13 </td><td> Medical Billing and Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td> 14 </td><td> Medical Office Environment</td></tr> <tr><td> 15 </td><td> Anatomy and Physiology: Organization of the Body and Integumentariy, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> 16 </td><td> Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous, Circulatory, and Immune Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> 17 </td><td> Anatomy and Physiology: Respiratory, Digestive, and Endocrine Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> 18 </td><td> Anatomy and Physiology: Special Senses and Urinary and Reproductive Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> 19 </td><td> Assisting with Patients</td></tr> <tr><td> 20 </td><td> Specialty Practices</td></tr> <tr><td> 21 </td><td> Physical Therapy and Medical Emergencies</td></tr> <tr><td> 22 </td><td> Laboratory Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td> 23 </td><td> Nutrition and Diagnostic Equipment</td></tr> <tr><td> 24 </td><td> Pharmacology and Drug Administration</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Medical Office Assisting program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in the field of health administration. You will have the opportunity to pursue medical assisting positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Doctor's offices </li><li>Dentists' offices </li><li>Hospitals </li><li>Outpatient centers </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Medical Office Assisting program may be able to pursue associate's degrees in the field of healthcare. These programs may prepare students for higher level positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management </li><li>Associate of Arts in Healthcare Administration </li><li>Associate of Applied Science in Health Science</li></ul>