Business Technology
Employment Opportunities
- Oilfield Companies
- Retail Businesses
- Insurance Agencies
- Service Businesses
- Medical Offices
- Legal Offices
- Hospitals
- Banks
Certifications Available
- IC3--Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living Online (Certiport)
- Microsoft--Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint (Certiport)
- CTTC--Administrative Professional, Fundamentals of Technology, Administrative Medical Assistant, Job Seeking and Retention Skills and Workplace Readiness Skills
- NHA--Medical Administrative Assistant, Electronic Health Records Specialist
- SHL--Basic Computer Literacy, MS Word, MS Excel, Office Procedures, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Interpersonal Communications, Office Management, MS Office Basic Computer Literacy, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Skills, Medical Billing, HIPAA (Privacy)
Salary Range
Up to $35,000 yearly
Degree Requirements
Career Major
Major Requirements
- Administrative Assistant
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This major prepares students for careers in administrative support and office management. Students gain high-level technology and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers. Office procedures, telephone etiquette and the integration of computer software packages are also covered in this major. Students gain skills required for the Certiport IC3 and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
Total Hours 600 Required Courses Hours Fundamentals of Technology 120 Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies 120 Administrative Technologies II 120 Office Administration and Management 120 Career Major Capstone 120 Course is available for High School Juniors, Seniors, and Adults
Tuition Cost $1,200 --Institutional Scholarships may be available
- Medical Office Assistant
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The Medical Office Career Major prepares students for entry-level employment in a medical setting. Areas of emphasize include: medical administrative duties, patient records, medical billing, medical insurance, medical coding, medical terminology, computer applications, and employability skills. Simulated practice allows the student to assume the role of a medical assistant using cutting-edge software.
Total Hours 900 Required Courses Hours Fundamentals of Technology 120 Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies 120 Foundations of Medical Office 120 Medical Terminology 120 Electronic Health Care Records 120 Patient Billing/Medical Insurance 180 Career Major Capstone 120 Course is available for High School Juniors, Seniors, and Adults
Tuition Cost $1,800 --Institutional Scholarships may be available
- Medical Receptionist
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This major prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of health care facilities. Students learn administrative routines and procedures followed in a medical office, including correct medical terminology and computer skills. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications. This course is designed for high school students, who may wish to transition into Medical Office Assistant upon completion of this career major.
Total Hours 600 Required Courses Hours Fundamentals of Technology 120 Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies 120 Foundations of Medical Office 120 Medical Terminology 120 Capstone 120 Course is available for High School Juniors, Seniors, and Adults
Tuition Cost $1,200 --Institutional Scholarships may be available
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For more information, call Susanne Silk at 580-928-2097, Ext. 328, or email ssilk@westtech.edu.