Medical Front Office Training Program in Grand Prairie, TX

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Medical Front Office Applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, or must be able to pass Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (Admission Test) as well as be able to read and write English. The applicant must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed enrollment form. Once the student has been accepted they will be subject to the school’s refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. The MT Training Center is open to all candidates without regard to race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, creed. age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status. The admission standards are in complete compliance with the Texas Workforce Career School and Colleges Regulatory Board, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations.

Registration: $100.00

Tuition: $8,875.00

Total Cost $8,975.00

Day and evening classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday as indicated below. Upon completion of the program and successfully completing passing written and practical examinations, the student will be issued a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. Enrollment into the program begins every Monday of every month.

Day Schedule Monday – Thursday

Period 1 08:30 a.m. – 09:20 a.m. Break 09:20 a.m. – 09:30 a.m.

Period 2 09:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Break 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Period 3 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Break 11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Period 4 11:30 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. Break 12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Period 5 12:30 p.m. – 01:30 p.m.

Evening Schedule Monday – Thursday

Period 1 05:00 p.m. – 05:50 p.m. Break 05:50 p.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Period 2 06:00 p.m. – 06:50 p.m. Break 06:50 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.

Period 3 07:00 p.m. – 07:50 p.m. Break 07:50 p.m. – 08:00 p.m.

Period 4 08:00 p.m. – 08:50 p.m. Break 08:50 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.

Period 5 09:00 p.m. – 09:50 p.m.

Total Clock Hours: 590

Length: 30 Weeks (Day Class), 30 Weeks (Evening Class)

Ratios: 20:1 (students/instructor)

The graduating student must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute, have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as be able to schedule patients appropriately. The graduating student must also be able to post patient payments, appropriately bill insurance companies for services rendered. The student must possess a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and must complete a minimum of 472 clock hours in order to obtain a Certificate of Completion in the medical front office program.

The medical front office program is designed to provide the student with those skills and competencies necessary to become employed in a variety of healthcare environments. Through hands-on experience the student will obtain employment preparation for an entry level medical front office position. The student will also review and work with a variety of medical office situations, procedures, as well as be able to properly utilize office equipment. The graduate will qualify for employment in any a wide variety of medical office / healthcare environments.

Subject	Hours
Number	Lectures	Lab	Credits
MT-100	Medical Terminology	90	0	9.0
MT-101	Human Anatomy & Physiology	90	0	9.0
E-100	Business English	30	0	3.0
T-100	Medical Keyboarding	30	60	6.0
C-100	Introduction to Computers	0	80	4.0
MA-100	Microsoft Applications	30	60	6.0
O-400	Employment Preparation	20	10	2.5
CM-200	Computerized Medical Office	30	60	6.0
Total Hours/Credits		320	270	45.5
Total Clock Hours: 590

MT-100 Medical Terminology- Upon completion of this course the student will know basic medical terminology. The student will be able to identify the combining forms, prefixes and suffixes of common medical terms, define and spell these terms as well as have knowledge of medical terminology pronunciation.

Prerequisite: None

90/0/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 9.0

MT-101 Human Anatomy & Physiology of Structural Systems –The student will learn the structures and functions of the human body. This includes the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system and the digestive system. The student will also study the reproductive system, urinary system, endocrine system, nervous system, and special senses of the human body.

Prerequisite: None

90/0/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 9.0

E-100 Business English- The student will review basic grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling designed to provide them with the comprehensive skills needed for effective Business English. Emphasis will be placed on correct usage in written communications.

Prerequisite: None

30/0/0 Clock Hours: 30 Quarter Credit Hours: 3.0

T-100 Medical Keyboarding – The student will master the layout of the keyboard assisting the students with memorization of letters, numbers, and functions of the keyboard. The students will also learn practice drills that will assist the student in speed and accuracy. The students will also master 10-key by touch.

Prerequisite: None

30/60/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 6.0

C-100 Introduction to Computers – The student will learn how to properly start and utilize a personal computer. The student will also obtain knowledge about computer technology, hardware, software, and how to utilize the internet for communication. The student will also learn how to use Microsoft Office.

Prerequisite: None

0/80/0 Clock Hours: 80 Quarter Credit Hours: 4.0

MA-100 Microsoft Applications – Introduces the basic functions of Microsoft Excel. The student will master creating and saving Excel documents, creating charts, numeric calculations within chart, and spreadsheets, as well as tables, columns, and rows. The student will also learn how to implement Excel within office settings. The student will also learn how to utilize Power Point and how to create presentations.

Prerequisite: None

30/60/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 6.0

O-400 Employment Preparation – The student will learn how to properly complete employment applications on paper and electronically, create resumes, dress appropriately for interviews, and interviewing skills and techniques.

Prerequisite: None

20/10/0 Clock Hours: 30 Quarter Credit Hours: 2.5

CM-200 Computerized Medical Office/Insurance – The student will obtain basic skills in scheduling appointments, day sheets, keeping patient ledgers, billing on claim forms, and time management skills.

Prerequisite: None

30/60/0 Clock Hours: 90 Quarter Credit Hours: 6.0