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Today's medical offices seek quali-
fied professionals to provide effi-
ciency in the day-to-day operations
of healthcare facilities. e Medical
Office Administration programs at
Fayetteville Technical Community
College prepare individuals for a
career in managerial and support
roles. Since job growth in this field is
stronger than average, formal educa-
tion is highly recommended to be
competitive.
rough studies in medical ter-
minology, computer applications,
medical office management, medical
insurance and billing and medical-
legal issues, as well as specialty
areas within the new curriculum
tracks, students are able to gain the
skills necessary to be successful. e
degree is not only available through
face-to-face, evening and hybrid
courses, but it can also be completed
online.
Students are required to complete
a work-based learning internship in
a medical facility, which allows them
an opportunity to receive experience
in their chosen careers. e Medical
Office Administration curriculum
prepares individuals for employment
as medical administrative personnel
in the areas of medical office, medi-
cal billing and coding, dental office,
patient service and medical docu-
ments. Students learn administrative
and support functions and develop
skills applicable in medical
environments.
Registration for summer semester
classes at FTCC is currently under-
way; registration for fall classes began
April 4. Summer classes start May 23
and fall semester classes start
August 15.
Students enjoy a sense of commu-
nity at FTCC, with help from advi-
sors, instructors, success coaches and
others who support the college in
various ways but always make FTCC
students the priority. Students have
an opportunity to grow their leader-
ship skills through involvement with
campus clubs and organizations, and
the college's athletics program pro-
vides unique opportunities to play as
student-athletes or cheer on fellow
classmates during games and athletic
events.
FTCC offers opportunities to help
students achieve success. To learn
more, visit www.faytechcc.edu or
visit FTCC's Fayetteville, Spring Lake
or Fort Bragg locations. You can also
schedule a campus tour by contact-
ing an FTCC recruiter.
To learn more about the Medical
Office Administration programs, call
910-678-8343, email dedeauxd@
faytechcc.edu.
EDUCATION
Program prepares professionals for healthcare
facility environments
by DENISE DEDEAUX
DR. DENISE DEDEAUX, FTCC.
COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin-
gweekly.com. 910-484-6200.
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