2019-2020 Catalog and Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Healthcare Office Specialist, Diploma


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If you’ve always wanted to enter the exciting world of healthcare but didn’t want to spend years achieving your dream, the Health Office Specialist program is for you. Developed to prepare professionals to manage and coordinate the flow of patient information in a healthcare setting, this is a wonderful opportunity for a first career, change in career, or even a way to build healthcare experience onto your current resume!

In just nine months, you will become knowledgeable in working with computerized health systems, scheduling, insurance, billing and coding for reimbursement and medical records management.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program. Please see Academic Handbook for the Health & Human Services Programs  for additional/adjusted rules, regulations and policies regarding your program.

Note: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program, meaning you can purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech Support Center.  

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 39


Additional Information


Requires satisfactory completion of all required coursework and approval of Program Chair.

A “C” or higher is required for all HC & HCOS courses.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

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