Explore Academic Programs - Medical Office Technology
With projected employment growth of 36 percent in the medical office technology fields, the CTC Office Technology department is excited to help prepare students to enter this industry. Whether your goal is to be knowledgeable in a variety of medical office skills or to focus on a specific skill set like medical coding, billing or medical documentation, an exciting career awaits!
Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates
Medical Office Administrative Support
Median Wages: $32,240 annually
Projected Growth Rate: 36 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average for all occupations.
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Median Wages: $32,240 annually
Projected Growth Rate: 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average for all occupations
Medical Documentation Specialist
Median Wages: $32,240 annually
Projected Growth Rate: 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average for all occupations
Hospital Ward Clerk
Median Wages: $28,200 annually
Projected Growth Rate: 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average for all occupations
Degrees and Certificates
This program offers different pathways, and you can choose your final destination. Students may pursue an associate degree or certificate. It takes as few as six courses to complete our medical office technology certificate programs and 14 courses to complete our medical coding and billing certificate programs. Our certificates of completion are stackable which means they are linked and the completion of each one draws you a semester closer to completion of an associate degree.
- The Medical Coding and Billing program prepares students for employment as medical coders and/or billers.
- The Medical Office Technology certificates and Associate of Applied Science degree can be completed entirely online (except for internship) or with a combination of online courses including traditional or blended classroom courses on central campus each semester through open-entry courses (start anytime) or weekend courses in our campus Career and Technology Education (CATE) Center.
Know Your Path? CTC Pathways
Medical Coding and Billing Pathway | Medical Office Technology Pathway
| Medical Coding & Billing Degrees & Certificates | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|
Associate of Applied Science60 credit hours |
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Certificate of Completion42 credit hours |
| Medical Office Technology Degrees & Certificates | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|
Associate of Applied Science60 credit hours |
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Certificate of Completion42 credit hours |
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Certificate of Completion30 credit hours |
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Certificate of Completion18 credit hours |
