Healthcare Administration Online Certification Training - MedCerts

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HI 9500

Healthcare Administration Professional

Online Certification Training

Become proficient in the world of patient data and medical records with this comprehensive administrative healthcare program. Watch our program sneak peek below!

Earn your CMAA, CEHRS & MCBC certifications in 25 Weeks!

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25  Weeks
Program Length
CMAA,  
CEHRS,  
MCBC 
Certifications
$32,877
Avg. Starting Salary*
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This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, LA, ND, NV, PA, RI, WI

Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model - including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.

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MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.

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MedCerts Tuition Advantage

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as $433 Payment Plans for Every Student

Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

Total Tuition $5,000 Pay in Full

The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

What Does a Healthcare Administration Professional Do?

Healthcare Administration is a quickly growing field with a multitude of career path opportunities, providing the option to work in virtually any healthcare environment – including hospitals, urgent care centers, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics or physician’s offices, as well as other outpatient and inpatient centers. Tasks could be behind the scenes in data processing and filing or at the front lines offering help to patients with billing or other paperwork-related questions.

241,855
Entry Level Jobs in the US
Healthcare Administration will see available jobs grow 15.5% over the next ten years.
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn
HI 9500
Healthcare Administration Professional

Healthcare Administration is the backbone of any medical facility – providing the necessary support to ensure patients’ questions are answered, billing, coding, and insurance claims are properly processed and offices are properly organized.

Our online Healthcare Administration certification program provides the tools for a full scope of administrative careers with five courses over 25 weeks. Intro to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology will build your core understanding of the language used in healthcare environments.

The three main Healthcare Administration courses are Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Electronic Health Records and Insurance, and Billing & Coding Essentials. The combination of these three programs will ensure you have all-encompassing Healthcare Administration knowledge and have the flexibility to work in any medical office.

To ensure a comprehensive education experience, our Microsoft Office Basics program is included in your Healthcare Administration training. You’ll master the three core Microsoft Office programs used in any professional environment: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

These six courses will prepare you for the following certification exams: Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC), certified through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) – each certified through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and accepted nationwide as the standard for the healthcare industry.

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  1. Understand basic human anatomy and terminology utilized in the medical office
  2. Comply with laws, regulations, and guidelines related to the healthcare industry
  3. Perform Medical Front Office and other general administrative procedures
  4. Appreciate how the use of Electronic Health Records effects patient safety and reimbursement
  5. Recognize ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
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Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment

MedCerts-Covered Materials*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBooks: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant, Integrated Electronic Health Records, & Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

Student Services

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
PS 1011

Professionalism in Allied Health

32 hours
Length
2 Weeks
Duration

This course will benefit anyone considering a career in allied health, as well as those already working in the field. Allied Health Professionals must be committed to the key attributes of professionalism and strive to reflect this within the delivery of patient-centered safe and effective care. “Professionalism” is a broad term that reflects many different skills and abilities. For an individual to exhibit professionalism, he/she must be armed with specific skills and abilities that do not always show up within certification requirements, or even within a career training curriculum. Soft skills are hard to measure and are typically less well-defined than hard skills. However, soft skills are what set many job candidates apart. Professionalism is not just what one knows, it is how one does their job, how one behaves and how one comes across as they interact with others.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with soft skills training that will provide the tools needed to demonstrate a higher level of professionalism on the job. Key components of the course focus on patient interaction, proper office behavior, medical ethics, diversity and cultural bias, emotional strength, professional appearance and communication. The course maintains a focus on the key attributes that are true markers of professionalism.

This course was created with input from healthcare professionals working in the field, healthcare employers that hire our graduates, professional educators and even former MedCerts students. The end result is a collection of modules that touch on the soft skills that are TRULY important in the real world of allied healthcare. In this course, students are engaged through scenario-based learning that allows for real interaction with virtual co-workers and patients. Additionally, game-based activities keep students engaged and entertained throughout their learning journey.

    • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace
    • Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management and interpersonal skills
    • Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges
    • Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction
    • Maintain solution-oriented conversations, manage conflict and build self-confidence
HI 1014

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology

96 hours
Length
6 Weeks
Duration

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of medicine, through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviation, and pronunciation of words. The curriculum also includes an anatomy and physiology app that enables students to explore, visualize, interact, and experience the anatomy of the human body in 3D and augmented reality (AR). Students will examine the organization of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, hematic, lymphatic and immune, and cardiovascular systems in the human body. They will become familiar with the medical terms that relate to the respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory systems. Students will also examine terms related to the sensory organs, with a concentration on the organs for hearing, sight, and smell. This immersive experience will trigger thought processes and enhance learning outcomes in their Anatomy and Physiology program. The app has about 50 simulations across different topics.

    • Recognize the structure and function of the 11 body systems and their organs
    • Understand the medical language that is used to describe those systems
    • Analyze and understand medical terms by breaking down their word components
    • Appreciate the major diseases and conditions related to the human body
    • Apply your knowledge within the healthcare setting
HI 1011

Medical Office Procedures and Administration

96 hours
Length
6 Weeks
Duration

This course will introduce the student to the Health care industry, its environment along with the day to day skill set and knowledge required to fulfill a position as a Medical Administrative Assistant. Modules include Professional Behavior, Communication, Law and Ethics, Law and Medicine, Daily Operations, Telephone Techniques, Appointment Scheduling, Correspondence, Computers, HIPPA Regulations, Records Management, Information Management, Basics of Coding, Health Insurance Basics, Professional Fees, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Banking and Financial Management, Practice Management, Marketing and Customer Service. 

    • Follow HIPAA & HITECH Compliance Laws
    • Understand the different kinds of insurances and plans
    • Perform Medical Front Office Procedures
    • Schedule Patients
    • Provide Patient Education
HI 1018

Electronic Health Records

64 hours
Length
4 Weeks
Duration

This course provides students with the skills and certifications for the development and maintenance of electronic health records in both facility and private practice environments. Upon completion of this course, students will be qualified to sit for the CEHRS, and will have gained the knowledge required to perform a variety office functions necessary in the digital/electronic age. Students are introduced to, and are provided training and practical application of skills in a variety of areas related to Electronic Health Records. Ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements will be covered along with training in the hands-on Electronic Health Record software. Students will also receive comprehensive training in the areas of Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting, the Health Insurance Claim Form, Third-Party Reimbursement, Banking Services and Procedures, Health Information Management, Computers in the Medical Office, Medical Records Management, and much more.

    • Background in Software & Applications
    • Basic Insurance & Billing practices
    • Understand Electronic record keeping Chart components
    • The Regulatory Compliance Laws
    • How to identify differences between Reports
MS 1000

Microsoft Office Basics

16 hours
Length
1 Week
Duration

This set of courses includes basic (Level 1) training on the 3 core applications within the Microsoft Office Suite. Students learn the range of skills needed to create professional-quality documents and spreadsheets, and are trained to effectively use email communication tools in the office environment. The content covered includes how to create, edit and enhance documents in Microsoft Word, how to organize, calculate and analyze information in Microsoft Excel, and students will learn the basics of using email within Microsoft Outlook.

    • Prepare, edit, and enhance documents in Microsoft Word
    • Apply methods to organize, calculate, and analyze information using Microsoft Excel
    • Prepare and send professional email messages from within the Microsoft Outlook environment
HI 1015

Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials

96 hours
Length
6 Weeks
Duration

This course provides foundational knowledge required of an administrative allied healthcare professional with insight and focus on the role of the Insurance Billing Specialist. Emphasis is placed on the revenue cycle and basic insurance terminology. This includes topics related to HIPPA and HITECH laws and regulations, patient financial responsibility, insurance verification, government and commercial insurance plans, diagnosis coding using ICD-10-CM, procedure coding using CPT and HCPCS, modifiers, and the encounter form. CMS-1500 and HIPAA 837P claim formats, payment processing, claim follow up and collections are also addressed.

    • Describe the phases of the revenue cycle and gain an understanding of basic insurance terminology
    • Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality and billing laws, regulations, and standards
    • Explain verification of patient financial responsibility and insurance information
    • Differentiate government and commercial insurance plans and determine which is primary
    • Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers based on coding guidelines
Code Course Duration
PS 1011 2 Weeks
HI 1014 6 Weeks
HI 1011 6 Weeks
HI 1018 4 Weeks
MS 1000 1 Week
HI 1015 6 Weeks
Total Program Duration 25 Weeks

Healthcare Administration Professional

Job Opportunities

Healthcare and Medical Insurance Specialist

$32,000 – $66,000*
Estimated Salary
Entry-Level

Insurance Billing Specialist

$28,000 – $48,000*
Estimated Salary
Career Potential

Physician Biller

$30,000 – $90,000*
Estimated Salary

FAQs for MedCerts' Online Healthcare Administration Professional Certification Course

What is a Healthcare Administration Professional?

A Healthcare Administration Professional is a key player in the healthcare industry, responsible for managing patient data, medical records, billing, coding, insurance claims, and ensuring that healthcare offices operate smoothly and efficiently.

What is the career outlook for a Healthcare Administration Professional?

The career outlook for Healthcare Administration Professionals is very promising, with available jobs expected to grow by 15.5% over the next ten years.

What is the salary for a Healthcare Administration Professional?

The average starting salary for a Healthcare Administration Professional is $32,877. Salaries can vary based on experience, location, and the specific healthcare setting.

How do I become a Healthcare Administration Professional?

To become a Healthcare Administration Professional, you can enroll in MedCerts’ Healthcare Administration Professional Online Training Program. This program prepares you for certification exams and equips you with the necessary skills for the role.

What skills will I learn in your online Healthcare Administration Professional certification training course?

In the online Healthcare Administration Professional certification training course, you will learn:

  • Basic human anatomy and medical terminology

  • Compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and guidelines

  • Medical front office procedures

  • Electronic health records management

  • Insurance billing and coding essentials

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What are the enrollment requirements for your online Healthcare Administration Professional certification training course?

The enrollment requirements are:

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Web browser with internet connection

3. Course registration & payment

How much does your online Healthcare Administration Professional training course cost?

The Helathcare Administration Professional program cost is $5,000.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, MedCerts offers payment options as low as $433 per month.

Does MedCerts offer scholarships?

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs designed to support military spouses, active duty military members, and qualifying job seekers. These include:

How long is your online Healthcare Administration Professional certification class?

The online Healthcare Administration Professional certification class lasts 25 weeks.

How is your online Healthcare Administration Professional certification course structured and taught?

The course is structured around expert-led video training, eBooks, and competency assessments. It includes interactive simulations, game-based learning, and interviews with industry experts to cater to various learning styles.

Do you offer certification exam prep or help for the Healthcare Administration Professional exam?

Yes, the program includes exam preparation resources and support to help students successfully pass certification exams such as the Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS).

What is included in your online Healthcare Administration Professional certification course?

The course includes:

  • Expert-led video-based training

  • eBooks on relevant subjects

  • Competency assessments

  • National Certification exam fees

Is your Healthcare Administration Professional certification training course valid nationwide?

This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, LA, ND, NV, PA, RI, WI.

Is your Healthcare Administration Professional certification program accredited?

MedCerts' programs, including the Healthcare Administration Professional certification training, are designed to meet industry standards and are aligned with the requirements of certification bodies.


Are there any clinical requirements for receiving your Healthcare Administration Professional certification?

No, there are no clinical requirements for receiving a Healthcare Administration Professional certification.

Disclaimers

  1. This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin
  2. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

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