Why Enroll at Kaplan University?

Building on more than 60 years of history as both academic pioneer and career-maker, Kaplan University-part of Kaplan, Inc.-has become one of the world's finest providers of college education with over 60 campuses in the United States as well as online programs. In addition to millions of students who have taken nationally recognized test prep courses through Kaplan Test Prep, Kaplan University is now helping students receive a quality education that suits their career goals and lifestyle through day, night and online courses. Kaplan University offers:

Expert Instructors

Our faculty offers something other than the ability to teach at the college level. They have firsthand experience in their respective fields. You will get insight and knowledge from practicing professionals who have been there.

A Career Focus

Whether you are looking to advance in your current position or enter a new field, Kaplan University's academic programs give you the education you need to get started. The courses are developed with one thing in mind: to provide you the knowledge and skills to get you where you want to be. We offer degree, certificate, and diploma programs that let you earn the credentials employers value when making hiring decisions.

Medical Assisting - Associate's

If you want to become a part of the medical profession, the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant will help you position yourself as a highly skilled professional in a dynamic field of service.

Our program helps you acquire knowledge and develop advanced skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures through hands-on training and instruction from experienced professionals. A 240-hour supervised, non-paid externship in a physician's office or clinic will help you complete the program with the experience and confidence you need to begin your new career. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education of the American Association of Medical Assistants, which makes your credentials count more in today's job market. Although the program is designed to prepare students for various certification and licensing examinations, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass the exams.

This degree gives graduates the option of seeking entry-level employment as a medical assistant with a variety of responsibilities, such as performing routine laboratory tests, assisting physicians in patient preparation and examination, and patient relations.

Medical Office Management - Associate's

At the center of every busy medical office is a team of trained professionals that works with patient records, medical documents and other medical office matters. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management prepares you online for a career as part of this expert team. It also qualifies you to seek national certification as an administrative specialist.

You'll study the communication, clinical and organizational skills required to provide outstanding patient care. In addition, you'll master appointment management and scheduling, medical records management, insurance processing, insurance coding and billing, and financial management.

Upon graduation, you'll display professional conduct, communicate effectively with personnel and patients, and know how to manage emergency situations. What's more, you'll be eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist examination, given by the American Medical Technologists.

Medical office management degree program graduates find positions in doctor's offices, medical facilities, hospitals, insurance offices, pharmaceutical companies and labs. As America's population continues to grow and age, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts tremendous growth for this occupation well into the next decade.

Medical Transcription - Associate's

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription gives you the specialized skills and knowledge you need to build a rewarding career as a medical transcriptionist.

Through our comprehensive curriculum and a supervised 180-hour externship, you receive valuable on-the-job work experience. You will develop the ability to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. You will also acquire proficiency in grammar, punctuation, medical terminology, and medical transcription.

An Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription will give graduates the option of seeking entry-level employment in a variety of health care facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, or other health care organizations.

Medical Transcription - Master's

As a medical transcriptionist, you'll be responsible for turning doctors' daily dictation tapes into clear, concise print and electronic documents. Such records are the main reference for health care decisions made by patients and their physicians. They must be produced in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner. Job opportunities for medical transcriptionists are expected to grow faster than the national average for all occupations through 2016, as health care and insurance providers transition to electronic documentation systems that allow more efficient access to patient records.* Now is the time to prepare for your future as a medical transcriptionist.

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