Ramsey Medical Careers Pathway - Medical Office Certificate
This project will offer a Medical Office Certificate and explore additional pathways in medical careers. Course includes Medical Terminology and Health Information Foundations. Computer keyboarding and technology is embedded throughout the curriculum. Students will also have the ability to complete a Career Assessment upon initial student orientation and prior to entering the integrated class.
Partners
Adult Basic Education: St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium, St. Paul Public Schools Adult Basic Education (SPPS ABE)
Community Based Organization: Goodwill/Easter Seals
Employers: HealthPartners
MnSCU: Saint Paul College
Workforce Development: Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board, Workforce Solutions
Course Information
Credits Offered: 6
Bridge Course: Medical Office Prep, the formal entry-level course into the pathway, providing foundational skills and focused preparation for a variety of medical office careers
Integrated Courses: Medical Terminology (MEDS 1480), with integrated programming provided by SPPS ABE and SPC staff, and Health Information Foundations (MEDS 1420), taught by SPC staff with student support provided by SPPS ABE
Certifications: 20 credit Medical Office Certificate