Medical Practice Manager
RICHLAND COLLEGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Medical Practice Manager Application Packet 
Career Overview
Medical Practice Managers oversee the administrative and/or clinical areas of physician offices, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and related health care organizations. They typically manage personnel, conduct marketing relations, accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, conduct billing and coding, develop policies and procedures, oversee technology functions and conduct other administrative functions for the organization.
Length & Cost of Training
This 736-hour program prepares the student with the skills needed to successfully work in the administrative area of a medical office. Students can expect to complete the program in approximately one year by attending day, evening or online classes on a full-time basis or within two years on a part-time basis.
Accreditation & Certification
The Richland College Medical Practice Manager Program is approved by Professional Association of Health Care Office Management. After completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Manager Apprentice examination.
Prerequisites
- • Eligible to work in the US
- • Documentation or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math or previous college coursework
- • Minimum of 3 years professional business or healthcare experience.
- • Documentation or assessment of computer skills – Windows, Word, keyboarding of 25 wpm or transcripted computer class
Coursework
| Coursework | HOURS |
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) |
48 |
|
Health Care Communications (HPRS 2032) or Business English (POFT 1301) |
48 |
| Introduction to Accounting I (ACNT 1003 or 1303) | 48 |
| Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) | 16 |
| Medical Insurance (MDCA 1043) | 48 |
| Computer Fundamentals (POFI 1004 or 1104) | 64 |
| Intermediate Accounting I (ACNT 1025 or 1325) | 48 |
| Human Resource Management (HRPO 2001 or 2301) | 48 |
| Advanced Applications in Business (ITSC 2032) | 16 |
| Business Principles for Medical Practice Managers (BMGT 1091) | 64 |
| Computers in Health Care (HITT 1011) | 32 |
| Advanced Medical Coding (POFM 2010) | 64 |
| Practicum – Business Administration and Mgmt (BMGT 2070) | 128 |
| Total | 736 |
| *Course offerings vary by semester. Pending THECB approval |
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For more information:
attend a program information session or
call 972-238-6950 or email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu
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