Dental Assisting - Diploma

A growing number of Dental Assistants are expected to be hired in private dental offices and dental clinics to perform routine tasks so that Dentists can devote more time to complex procedures. In fact, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dental Assisting is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 projection period.

Seacoast's Dental Assisting program prepares graduates to assist in a variety of dental office procedures. This program gives students a background in dental anatomy, pathology, and terminology, and includes the study of dental materials, radiography and chairside assisting techniques. Graduates of the program will be trained and prepared to assist dentists with exams, perform a variety of dental procedures including instrument preparation, taking dental x-rays, conducting dental laboratory procedures, as well as reception and office management procedures.

Dental technology is a rapidly developing field with new materials and techniques constantly being utilized in today's dental office. Seacoast Career Schools' Dental Assisting program provides students with training in today's technologies.

Health Claims Specialist - Diploma

The Diploma in Health Claims Specialist provides the student with the basic knowledge and competencies necessary to prepare, submit and/or process medical insurance claims in myriad environments related to the health care and insurance industries. Prospective employers include physicians' offices, hospitals, extended care facilities, diagnostic centers and insurance companies. Graduates have a wide choice of positions available to them.

Course Work:

• Computer Fundamentals and Keyboarding/10 Key
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Psychology of Success
• Freshman Seminar
• CPR/First Aid
• Business Math
• Business English
• Excel
• Word
• Office Procedures & Management
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Coding
• Insurance
• Billing/Coding Forms
• Medical Transcription
• Computerized Billing
• Career Planning
• Allied Health Externship

Total Projected Hours 900 Hours

Professional Medical Assistant - Diploma

The Professional Medical Assistant program provides the student with strong foundations in patient care, procedures and theory, medical office administration, and communication skills necessary for through, successful integration into any medical office. Medical Assistants perform a wide array of clinical, clerical, and human relations functions that ultimately foster a sense of confidence in the operation of the medical office for the patient. Career opportunities are almost unlimited in this field.

Course Work:

• Computer Fundamentals and Keyboarding/10 Key
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Psychology of Success
• Freshman Seminar
• CPR/First Aid
• Insurance, Billing & Coding
• Word
• Office Procedures & Management
• Clinical Procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Medical Transcription
• Computerized Billing
• Career Planning
• Allied Health Externship

Total Projected Hours 900 Hours