Bryant and Stratton College Online 
 
Reasons to Choose the Bryant and Stratton College:
- A 150 year history of helping students develop meaningful career skills needed to compete in a competitive job market
- Through accelerated degree programs and flexible schedules, including day, evening, weekend or online courses, Bryant & Stratton College can get you into the workforce faster
- Easy learning format through the use of advanced online educational software with powerful messaging, discussion, course work and testing tools
- Gain confidence and real-life experience with our proactive, career-focused learning format
Featured Programs from Bryant and Stratton College Online:
Health Services Administration - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level and assistant management positions in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing care facilities, doctors' offices, and insurance companies. Health services administrators are often responsible for creating and implementing policy and procedures, hiring and supervising staff, controlling finances, ordering supplies, and coordinating plans and activities with those of other health care managers.
The central focus of the program is to provide a comprehensive base in health-related knowledge and concepts and as well as the management of health services and facilities, with emphases on finance, legal aspects in healthcare, disaster planning and management, and information systems. The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program prepares students to excel in decision-making skills, critical thinking, and small group communications.
Research opportunities and field experiences offer students insight into real-world applications of the information and skills they learn in class and help students prepare to successfully transition into a health care administration or management career.
Courses for the Health Services Administration BS Degree program include:
- Medical Office Systems/Electronic Records
- Performance Management
- Health Services Management II
- Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Information Systems Management
- Disaster Planning & Management
- Long Term Care Management
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Medical Administrative Assistant (Office & Billing) - Associate of Applied Science
The Medical Administrative Assistant program is designed to prepare individuals for careers as entry level medical administrative assistants for diverse health care delivery systems including private medical practices, clinics, public health departments, insurance agencies, government agencies, or out-patient departments of hospitals. The program offers a foundation in keyboarding, document processing, and integrated office systems software programs with specialized training in medical billing, billing and coding, medical transcription, medical records, and modern medical office procedures. Graduates of the Medical Administrative Assistant associate degree program are prepared for entry-level employment in private medical practices, outpatient departments, clinics, or governmental institutions. Graduates of the Medical Administrative Program are encouraged to take the CMRS certification examination which is offered by the American Billing Association (AMBA). Students can prepare for the national test through the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) boot camp that is offered along with this degree.
Courses for the Medical Administrative Assistant (Office & Billing) AAS Degree program include:
- Healthcare Reimbursement/Billing Emphasis
- Advanced Billing
- Medical Office Systems/Electronic Records
- Coding I
- Advanced Coding II
- Document Processing & Transcription
- Internship/ Capstone Experience
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Medical Reimbursement and Coding - Associate of Applied Science
The Medical Reimbursement and Coding (MRC) Program prepares students to sit for the national coding exams, or begin working in the coding and billing field. This unique program is formatted to specifically address, through core courses, a means to facilitate uniformity of terms, the structure and organization of the body systems, common disease processes, and common pharmacological treatments. The core courses provide students with a foundation on which they will complete the coding portion of this comprehensive program. After completing the mandatory core courses, students will have a choice of studying for Physician coding or Hospital/inpatient coding. While some coding professionals choose one type of coding based on their own interest and style, many coders are cross-credentialed and able to work in both arenas. The MRC Program prepares students with the information needed to choose one or both coding paths. Students will study and practice the skills that will help them gain national coding certification from either The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). The comprehensive nature of the MRC Program fulfills all hourly criteria for both AHIMA and AAPC national certifying bodies. Students who successfully complete the MRC Program will be equipped to participate in the field of medical coding and reimbursement.
Core Courses for the Medical Reimbursement AAS Degree program include:
- Introduction to Medical Terminology for Coders
- Anatomy & Physiology for Coders
- Introduction To Coding
- Diagnostic Coding: ICD-9-CM
- Coding Compliance & Ethics
- Internship and Capstone Experience
Courses for the Physician Track program include:
- Diagnostic Coding for Physician Services
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Level I and Level II
- Evaluation and Management Services
- Coding Practicum: Physician Coder
Courses for the Hospital / InPatient Track program include:
- Inpatient Diagnostic Coding
- Introduction to Inpatient Procedural Coding
- Advanced Inpatient Procedural Coding
- Coding Practicum: Hospital Coder
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Bryant & Stratton's online college degree programs are regionally accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, |
