Allied Health Institute's main office is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Students who are interested in working in a medical office can apply to Allied's online, 6-month medical office assistant program. Students who are enrolled in the program learn by being involved in discussion boards, live chats, video libraries, assignments and examinations. Courses in the program include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, billing and collections, computer usage and software, and administrative procedures. Students can apply for financial aid to help cover tuition costs.
Allied Health Institute
1001 West Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
866-251-3244
alliedhealthinstitute.org
Herzing University Online offers three different-leveled medical office degrees, including a diploma program, an associate degree program and a bachelor degree program. The diploma program takes approximately 12 to 16 months to complete, while the associate degree program is 16 to 24 months long. The bachelor degree program is typically 48 months long. Herzing University trains students in areas such as office procedures, pharmacology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and keyboarding. Students are required to complete an internship. Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify.
Herzing University Online
525 N. 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
866-508-0748
herzingonline.edu
Breyer State University's medical office assistant program allows students to enroll and start the program at any time. It also allows students to take up to 10 weeks to complete each course. Classes in the program include medical law and ethics, medical insurance and billing, computer fundamentals, communications, anatomy and physiology, and office procedures. Each student must also partake in a 20-hour internship that provides her with real-life experience as a medical office assistant. Financial assistance is not available.
Breyer State University
6080 Center Drive, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-242-5964
breyerstate.com