The objective of the Medical Administrative Secretary Program is to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical administrative Secretaries in a variety of health care settings. There is an increasing demand and employment opportunities in Hospitals, Medical clinics, Dental offices, Chiropractic offices, Optical clinics, specialty clinics, Nursing and rehabilitation facilities, public health departments, social services, insurance offices and medical supply companies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Secretaries are expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Students study various administrative procedures related to the medical office. Students get instructions in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. A large component of a medical secretary’s job includes the use of computers, copiers, faxes and other office technology. The course teaches keyboarding skills, basic personal computer operations and basic office technology operations. Medical Computerized Practice Management Software specific to creating medical appointments and patient billing systems are taught in this program. Medical Transcription skills are used by medical secretaries to produce a written record of a doctor’s dictation and it is taught in this program. Students are also introduced to Voice recognition Technology. Emphasis is placed on Electronic Health Record in this Course and successful students certified in Electronic Health record and Medical Administration. Students are trained on how to take vital Signs.