24 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $46,050 · projected growth +3.5%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration
Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne
Bachelor's Degree
Applied Health Science
University of North Alabama
AL
Course
Biotechnology II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Outline the role of various departments in a biotechnology company, including research and developmentIdentify and describe the roles of regulatory agencies governing the manufactureResearch and implement safety and quality control standards specific to the biotechnology industryDemonstrate current techniques used in biotechnology labsAnalyze and explain vital intracellular processesModel the structure and describe the functions of proteins in an organism
Course
CTE Lab in Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Health Science clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to health science using approved research methodology, interpDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in health scienceApply leadership and professional career skills needed in health science careers
Course
Career Pathway Project in Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a processConduct independent research related to the selected health science projectWrite a detailed report on the chosen health science project, following established conventions for format, grammarProduce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and resultsDesign and create a portfolio that documents all components of the health science pathway project
Course
Diagnostic Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare roles and responsibilities of professionals in various diagnostic service careersAnalyze responsibilities and limitations set forth in criminal and civil healthcare lawsAnalyze healthcare-related ethical issues and their implications for respecting patients’ cultural, socialDemonstrate proficiency in making and recording calculations commonly used in healthcare settingsInterpret charts, graphs, tables, and diagrams used in diagnostic careers, including vital signs graphic sheetRelate specific body systems, including gross organ structures and general functions, to diagnostic healthcare skills
Certificate
Diploma in Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration
Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne
Course
Emergency Medical Services
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare and contrast a variety of certification and cross-training opportunities in emergency medical servicesSummarize EMS roles within the broader healthcare systemCompare and contrast the emergency response roles of EMS, firefighters, and law enforcement personnelDemonstrate effective communication among medical and emergency personnel who are on the scene and at other locationsUse therapeutic communication with patients and caregivers of diverse backgroundsComplete and organize medical documentation, using effective technical writing skills
Micro-Credential
Falls Prevention: Tools and Strategies
Medline University
Course
Foundations of Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the basic organization of the human bodyUtilize directional terms to indicate the locations of anatomical structuresIdentify basic structures and functions of human body systemsTell and record time using the 24-hour clockUse dimensional analysis to convert English and metric measurements commonly used in health careCompare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication
Short-Term Certificate
Health Info Coding Special
Patrick & Henry Community College
Course
Health Science Discovery
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
Course
Health Science Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Utilize skills related to specific healthcare facility requirements in delivering patient careAnalyze safety needs of patients and caregivers in the clinical setting, utilizing critical thinking skillsEmploy safe work practices, following health and safety policies and procedures of the clinical facilityCommunicate orally and in writing in clinical settings, using correct medical terminologyObserve, research, and describe the etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disPerform basic healthcare skills according to facility protocol
Course
Healthcare Career Exploration
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
Course
Human Body Structures and Functions
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Model and describe positions of the human body, using directional termsIdentify body planes, body cavities, quadrants, and abdominopelvic regions of the human bodyIdentify the four principal types of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous)Describe and differentiate among the structures, functions, and organization of cells and tissues in the human bodyIdentify and describe structures and functions of the integumentary system, including accessory organsIdentify the axial and appendicular subdivisions of the skeletal system and explain their functions
Diploma
Medical Assistant Hybrid (Blended Residential and On-line)
State Career College
Associate's Degree
Medical Billing and Coding
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Short-Term Certificate
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
Pickens Technical College
Course
Medical Laboratory Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
Course
Medical Mathematics
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on the costs associated with operating a medical facilityResearch and document the sizes and reproduction rates of common viruses and bacteriaResearch and report on an infectious disease, including its incidence rate, prevalence, and virulenceInterpret and utilize medical terms and abbreviationsResearch and report on the drug half-life of a variety of medications and explain how half-life affects dosing schedulesUtilize and fluently convert between the metric, English, and apothecary systems to indicate length, weight, and volume
Course
Medical Terminology
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify and explain Greek and Latin origins for parts of medical termsDecode medical terms by breaking them down into the individual word parts and translating each to decipher meaningArrange word elements including word root, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes to correctly build medical termsIdentify medical abbreviations approved by The Joint Commission and explain their proper useInterpret common prefixes and explain how they are usedCompare and contrast prefixes pertaining to numbers, color, measurements, and negatives
Certification
Medication Assistant, Certified
Wallace State Community College
Medication SafetyMedication Administration AssistanceRoutes of AdministrationMedication DocumentationResident RightsInfection Control
Associate's Degree
Public Health
Southwestern College (CA)
Micro-Credential
Understanding Diabetes for Healthcare Assistants
Medline University