<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Diploma in Medical Assisting program at Herzing University is focused on giving students the chance to study medical techniques and practices, as well as ways to help doctors and nurses effectively care for patients. This streamlined program is designed to include studies in medical basics, such as anatomy and healthcare terminology as well as administrative practices, including financial record keeping and health insurance form processing. At the end of the program, students will be asked to complete an externship to develop their skills in real life situations. Students will also be asked to complete personal and professional development courses to demonstrate how they have grown through the program. This program is offered online and at select Herzing University campuses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Applicants to this program should have a strong desire to help people, both medical professionals and the patients they may work with. Potential students should have good organizational, written, and verbal skills. Though requirements may vary, students should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This Herzing University program consists of a total of at least 43 credit hours. These credit hours come from required and core courses as well as transfer credits and an externship. </p> <p><u>Transfer Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>All courses, 25.00 semester credit hours, must be completed prior to admission into the Diploma in Medical Assisting program. These courses may be completed as a non-degree seeking student or as a student in another program (such as the Diploma in Medical Office Administration.) </li><li>Students at the Akron Campus may complete these transfer courses while enrolled in the Diploma in Medical Assisting Services. </li></ul><p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HC 115</td><td> Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 110</td><td> Keyboarding</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 111</td><td> Computer Software Applications in Healthcare</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150</td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150L</td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 205</td><td> Insurance Claims, Processing and Adjudication</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 211</td><td> Healthcare Systems and Operations</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 216</td><td> Ethics and Health Information Management</td></tr> <tr><td>SC 105</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>SC 105L</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology I Lab for Allied Health Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>SC 205</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>SC 205L</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology II Lab for Allied Health Professionals</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MS 215</td><td> Medical Clinical Assisting I With Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>MS 235</td><td> Medical Clinical Assisting II With Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>MS 280</td><td> Program Certification Review Final</td></tr> <tr><td>MS 295</td><td> Externship</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 211</td><td> MA Externship Preparation</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 216</td><td> MA Assisting Proctor Preparation (only for online students)</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon graduating from this program, students could choose to seek opportunities in health service settings. These jobs could be entry-level or could require further amounts of responsibilities and offer greater challenges. These could be assistant positions in medical offices or laboratories and could involve working with medical professionals and patients. </p> <p>Potential career options include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Medical Office Assistant </li><li>Medical Business Office Assistant </li><li>Medical Receptionist </li><li>Medical Laboratory Assistant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Students who have completed this program could decide that it's beneficial to their personal and professional goals to pursue a further degree in medical assisting. These degrees could allow students to apply for further work opportunities and improve their medical knowledge and skills. Some positions in the medical field may require additional degrees and certifications. </p> <p>Possible higher-level degrees include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Allied Health </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Public Health </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration</li></ul>