rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Healthcare | CERTIFICATE 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) THIS PROGRAM VERSION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ILLINOIS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Medical Clerk, Assistant, Coordinator, Agent, Specialist • Medical Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist • Scheduler OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program understand basic medical knowledge and skills for careers in the healthcare field. They know medical terminology, anatomy, pathology, and basic concepts of healthcare practice, procedures, and health information management. They value the ability to impact the patient experience through effective communication, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ethical and professional behavior in the healthcare environment. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES B080 B087 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division Communication (Required course) COM 1002 4 Introduction to Communication Math / Natural Sciences (Required course) PHA 1500 CORE COURSES Lower Division E102 HSA 1022 HSA 1050 HSA 1146 HSA 2918 4 Structure and Function of the Human Body See page 90 for General Education Course Selections. Reading and Writing Strategies Practical Math 4 4 THIS PROGRAM VERSION IS AVAILABLE IN ILLINOIS ONLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Medical Services Technician • Medical Registration or Receptionist OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program understand basic medical knowledge and skills for careers in the healthcare field. They know medical terminology, anatomy, pathology, and basic concepts of healthcare practice, procedures, and health information management. They value the ability to impact the patient experience through effective communication, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ethical and professional behavior in the healthcare environment. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES B080 B095 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division Communication (Required course) COM 1002 Reading and Writing Strategies Combined Basic and Intermediate Algebra 4 4 4 Introduction to Communication Math / Natural Sciences (Required course) PHA 1500 Pathway to Patient Care Seminar Foundations of Medical Administration Customer Service in Healthcare Technology Today for Medical Administration Healthcare Administrative Office Procedures HSC 1531 Medical Terminology HSC 1675 Healthcare Exploration and Careers HSC 2641 Medical Law and Ethics Elective Course¹ Elective Course¹ General Education Credits Core Credits Total Certificate Credits This program is not available in North Dakota. ¹ Some elective courses include required residential labs, which are only available to students enrolled at select campuses, and cannot be completed fully online. Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen University entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education courses. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. 0 4 1 3 3 4 3 4 4–5 4–5 8 30–32 38–40 CORE COURSES Lower Division E102 E242 HSA 1022 HSA 1050 4 Structure and Function of the Human Body See page 90 for General Education Course Selections. Pathway to Patient Care Seminar Career Development Foundations of Medical Administration Customer Service in Healthcare HSC 1531 Medical Terminology HSC 1675 HIM 2133 Healthcare Exploration and Careers Revenue Cycle and Billing HSC 2641 Medical Law and Ethics Elective Course¹ Elective Course¹ General Education Credits Core Credits Total Certificate Credits 0 2 4 1 4 3 4 4 4–5 4–5 8 30–32 38–40 ¹ Some elective courses include required residential labs, which are only available to students enrolled at select campuses, and cannot be completed fully online. Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen University entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education courses. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. 34 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
