high-quality online-training programs preparing students for national certification and industry...
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High-quality online-training programs preparing students for national certification and industry employment
St. Cloud State University & Career Step
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Current Unemployment Rates
9.1 %
7.2 %
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But Healthcare Jobs are Growing22% Projected Job Growth
14.3 million jobs in 2008 17.5 million jobs by 2018
Driven primarily by a growing and aging population
2008 201802468
101214161820
(In Millions)
Pharmacy Technician & Medical Administrative Assistant Fields are Growing
2008 20180
50000100000150000200000250000300000350000400000450000
Pharmacy Tech-nician 31%
growth
2008 20180
100000
200000
300000
400000
500000
600000
700000
Medical Adminis-trative Assistant
27% growth
Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Transcription and Coding Fields are Growing
2008 20180
15,00030,00045,00060,00075,00090,000
105,000120,000135,000
Medical Tran-scription
11% growth
2008 20180
25,00050,00075,000
100,000125,000150,000175,000200,000225,000250,000
Medical Coding20% growth
Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
The Career Step Advantage Nearly 20 years of providing high-quality, in demand
healthcare career training
Programs focused on practical learning & industry applications:Part 1: Core Medical TrainingPart 2: PracticumEmbedded software
Created to pass national certifications and meet industry employment standards
Students have comprehensive, personalized instruction and Student Support, IT help-desk, and Graduate Services
Student Support Services• Personalized Support
• Experienced instructors with industry certification• Multi-touch points in group settings and 1:1
sessions• Individual study plans, chat-rooms, forums,
newsletters • IT Support - Help Desk• Graduate Services
• Personalized consultations• Resume reviews & interview coaching• Reference letters• Strong industry relationships• Help Hotline after graduation
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists :
receive prescription requests
prepare prescription
medications
provide customer service
perform administrative duties
Opportunities & Benefits of Pharmacy Technician Industry & Career Step Program 31% job growth from 2008 – 2018 100,000 new
jobs!
Train Quickly (285 hours; 3-6 months)
Work in retail or hospital settings
Variety of Schedules Available
Prepare for the PTCB certification exam
Median Annual Income = $28,070* Middle 50% earn between $23,020 and
$33,820
*Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
What is a Medical Administrative Assistant?
Manage the day-to-day operations of the medical facility
Update and organize medical records, including electronic health records
Schedule and coordinate appointments
Verify patient insurance
Complete and submit insurance claims
Prepare correspondence between medical providers and their patients
Provide quality customer service to patients
Opportunities & Benefits of Medical Administrative Assisting & Career Step
27% job growth from 2008 – 2018 125,000 new jobs!
Fast-Track training program (200 total hours)
Work in a variety of settings and positions
Gain experience & exposure in the healthcare industry that is beneficial for future career/job opportunities
Prepare to sit for the CMAA exam
Median Annual Income = $29,680* Middle 50% earn between $24,950 and $36,830
*Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
What is Medical Transcription?
Medical transcription is the process of
converting clinician dictation into an electronic format, where it
becomes part of a patient’s
permanent medical record.
1. Patient sees clinician
2. Doctor dictates into microphone
3. Voice captured on system
4. File sent to medical transcriptionist
5. File is transcribed
6. Uploaded to hospital and filed
Medical Transcription Editor
Corrects and edits audio dictation reports that are
generated by speech recognition software (Medical
Transcription Editors are specialized medical transcriptionists).
What about Speech Recognition Software?
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Opportunities and Benefits of Medical Transcription and Editing
• Work at home – No commute• 90% medical transcriptionists work from home• Remote Medical Transcription Services Organizations (MTSOs)
• Flexible hours
• Facilitate time with family
• Part-time or full-time
• Portable
• Median Annual Income = $32,100*• Middle 50% earn between $27,100 and $38,600
*Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Leader in Medical Transcription Training
•AHDI approved program
•Industry Relationships
•Employer provided practicum
•Pre-employment testing and preferred training provider of 158 + transcription companies
High Honors
Honors Grads0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
96% 90% 83%
Graduate Employment Rates
What is Coding & Billing?
Medical coding and billing is the process of
translating the information from patient records–
treatments, procedures, and
diagnoses–into the standardized numeric
codes used to bill patients and third-party payers like
insurance companies and Medicare.
7. Coder codes the transcribed
report
8. Bill is created from coded
report
9. Insurance and/or patient are
billed
10.Completed documents filed
for patient’s health record
Outpatient Coding and Billing
Inpatient Coding and Billing
Translates inpatient medical records into standardized ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes and bills for reimbursement.
(Inpatient coders can code BOTH inpatient and outpatient medical records)
Translates outpatient medical records into standardized Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) diagnosis and Current Procedural
Terminology (CPT) codes and bills for reimbursement. (Outpatient coders cannot code inpatient medical records)
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Opportunities and Benefits of a Medical Coding and Billing Career
• Job security
• Medical professional• Work in hospital or physician office• Insurance Companies, Coding
Consultancies
• Work traditional hours with benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Median Annual Income = $30,610*• Middle 50% earn between $24,300 and
$39,500
*Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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Coding Certification Pass Rates and Job Placement Rates
*AAPC Industry Average Data Not Published
AHIMA AAPC Industry0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
82% 86% 64%
Certification Pass Rates
High Honors Honors0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
81%71%
Job Placement Rates
New Administrative Assistant Program!•Can be career-ready in as little as 2 months!
• Prepares student to earn Microsoft Office Specialist Master credential
• Teaches topics such as:• Microsoft Office Software• Front desk reception & office management• Business writing and communication
Benefits & Opportunities of an Administrative Assistant Career•471,000 New jobs are expected before 2018
• Work in schools, government agencies and a variety of corporate settings
• Average income of $ 31, 060 per year
Graduate Perspective Deciding to take the Medical Transcription course through Career Step has been a life-changing event. Living as I do in a rural area, obtaining work has always been a problem and the possibility of being able to work from home was an option I had to pursue. I am so glad that I did. As I worked through the transcription portion of the course . . . the fact that these were real people with real problems kept me working to find the correct names and spellings of their afflictions. I am proud to be a graduate and highly recommend the course.Catherine – Eagle Creek, BC I started the course at 50 years old and I was not sure I could learn everything necessary to become a working MT. The course outlined everything clearly and with a lot of hard work I became a High Honors graduate and 2 weeks later got my first job. If I can do it, so can you!Beryl – Leander, TX
When I went for my interview, because of my thorough Career Step training, I was hired on the spot. The company owner was amazed at my transcription skills compared to applications from local schools/colleges. I really like being a medical transcriptionist, and I am so excited to have a career where I can work from my home.Linda – Dyersburg, TN
Program Pricing/Tuition
22*Comprehensive pricing - includes all materials, shipping, online access, student support, graduate services, etc.
Training Area Training Program Type Price*
Medical Administrative Assistant Premium $ 1,310.00
Administrative Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Premium
Premium
$ 1,010.00
$ 1,905.00
Medical Transcription Transcription & Editing
Transcription only
Premium
Basic
$ 2,490.00
$ 1,990.00
Medical Coding & Billing Inpatient & Outpatient
Outpatient only
Premium
Basic
$ 2,400.00
$ 2,035.00
Promotion
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*student covers a $29 shipping fee for laptop*Medical Administrative Assistant & Administrative Assistant students are only eligible for text companion upgrade set
Free Text Companion upgrade set OR Laptop* if you enroll by November 15, 2011.
Text Companion Upgrade Set is a $175 - $350 value, depending on the program HP 625 Laptop or equivalent
Next Steps
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1) Contact St. Cloud State University Center for Continuing Studies at :
(320) 308-4252
2) Complete registration and payment
3) Receive email with login and password within 1-2 business days & invitation for orientation consultation from student support instructors
4) Begin your training program on your schedule
5) Attend orientation consultation phone call with Student Support instructors
6) Receive text books within 5-7 business days or laptop in 3 1/2 weeks
