Programs Available at Carrington College California Online:

The front office is the nerve center of any medical practice. Operating it efficiently requires a specialized set of skills. Our Health Care Administration degree program prepares successful graduates for the responsibilities of coordinating front office activities. To begin, students learn administrative assisting skills, which include essential office competencies, medical law and ethics and medical terminology. Next, they learn office software and how to communicate with peers. Students also focus on medical billing and coding, bookkeeping, and other office management responsibilities, such as human resources, physician scheduling and space planning. After successfully completing the coursework, students perform an externship to obtain valuable hands-on experience in the field.

Would you like to enter the fast growing field of health care in a role that doesn’t involve direct patient contact? A degree in Health Information Technology can give you the opportunity to do just that. As the use of electronic health records increases, the demand for transcription services rises and the health care industry continues to expand and diversify, the need for trained professionals continues to grow. Successful graduates can find employment at hospitals, medical offices and insurance companies in positions, including medical office manager, medical transcriptionist, medical records technician and medical coding specialist. With an associate degree in Health Information Technology, you can serve your community while also building a new career for yourself.

Renewable energy sources are in high demand as our world faces a scarcity of natural resources and environmental challenges created by climate change and human activities. This program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the growing field of renewable energy. The program includes coursework in liberal studies along with economic, social and technical studies related to energy consumption and the environment. Graduates will be prepared for entry level careers in the areas of wind and solar energy, bio-fuels or in regulatory or governmental agencies.